Displ artic fx head of r femr, 7thN

This code describes a displaced fracture of the head of the right femur that extends into the joint surface, indicating a previous open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has failed to heal properly. "Nonunion" signifies that the bone fragments have not united after a sufficient healing period.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the right femoral head, specifically when the initial injury was an open fracture of a severe type and the fracture has not healed. This applies to situations like continued monitoring, surgical planning for nonunion repair, or management of complications related to the nonunion.

• Always sequence this code after the appropriate external cause code, if applicable, to fully describe the injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "displaced articular" nature of the fracture, along with the "right femur head" location.
• Verify the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented, as this code is specific to those classifications.