Displ artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thR

This code signifies a previously treated, displaced fracture of the femoral head that extends into the joint surface, which was initially an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The current encounter addresses a complication where the bone fragments have healed in an incorrect anatomical position, known as malunion. The specific side (left or right) of the femur is not documented.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a malunion of a displaced articular femoral head fracture that was originally an open fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This would apply when the patient presents with ongoing pain, functional limitations, or requires surgical intervention (e.g., osteotomy) to correct the malunion. It is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial healing phase of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the current encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the laterality of the femur is not specified in the medical record.