Nondisp fx of base of nk of unsp femr, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture at the base of the femoral neck that was initially open (exposed to the environment) and is now showing signs of nonunion, meaning the bone fragments are failing to heal together. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced, but the initial injury was severe, classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This indicates a significant soft tissue injury and contamination risk at the time of the original fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a patient whose previously treated open femoral neck fracture (specifically at the base of the neck) has not healed and is now considered a nonunion. It applies when the fracture is currently nondisplaced and the initial open injury was categorized as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code would be used during subsequent encounters for ongoing management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the "base of neck" for the femoral fracture.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and that this is a "subsequent encounter."
• Confirm the current status of the fracture is "nondisplaced" to accurately assign this specific code.