Displ artic fx head of r femr, 7thE

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the head of the right femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment and the fracture extends into the joint surface. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) that is now healing without complications.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the right femoral head, initially an open fracture (Gustilo type I or II), is presenting for routine healing assessment. This applies after the initial treatment and during the period of uncomplicated recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "articular" to differentiate from other femoral head fractures.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that healing is "routine" to justify the 7th character "E".
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" as this is a specific inclusion for this code.