Displ artic fx head of r femr, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the top portion of the right thigh bone, specifically involving the joint surface, where the bone fragments are no longer in their correct anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the right femoral head. It specifically applies when the physician documents delayed healing of this closed fracture. This would be used for subsequent office visits, imaging studies, or procedures related to monitoring or managing the slow healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and that the fracture is "closed."
• Verify the laterality (right femur) and that the fracture involves the "articular" surface and is "displaced."
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.