Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of right femur, init

This code describes a break in the upper part of the right thigh bone, specifically within the joint surface of the femoral head, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This injury is considered a closed fracture, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the articular surface of the right femoral head. It is used when the fracture is managed conservatively or surgically without open reduction, and the skin over the fracture remains intact.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "articular" to support this specific code.
• Verify laterality (right femur) is clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.