Displ artic fx head of r femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the head of the right femur, where the broken bone fragments were not in their normal anatomical alignment. The original injury was an open fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, and was classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The "delayed healing" component indicates that the fracture is not mending at the expected rate.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is being managed for a displaced articular fracture of the right femoral head that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is prolonged beyond the typical timeframe. This would include office visits, hospital follow-ups, or other encounters focused on monitoring and treating the delayed union of this specific fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture, type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, of the right femoral head.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.