Displ artic fx head of l femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a left femoral head fracture that involves the joint surface and is no longer in its anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being treated for delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the left femoral head, initially an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, is receiving ongoing care because the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This applies to situations where the patient is still under active treatment for the delayed union of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial injury was indeed an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the fracture is of the left femoral head and involves the articular surface.