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

This code signifies a fracture of the head of the left femur where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment within the joint. The injury is currently in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the fracture is not progressing to union at the expected rate. This particular encounter involves a closed fracture, indicating the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients who have sustained a displaced articular fracture of the left femoral head and are experiencing delayed healing. It should be used when the fracture has not yet healed and the patient is receiving ongoing treatment or monitoring for this specific complication. This code is also applicable when the fracture was initially treated non-surgically or if the initial surgical intervention did not achieve immediate union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the "articular" head of the femur and on the "left" side.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and the fracture is "closed."