Nondisp artic fx head of l femr, 7thE

This code describes a fracture involving the joint surface of the left femoral head that has not shifted from its normal position. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture of type I or II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with expected, uncomplicated healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for a patient who previously sustained an open, nondisplaced articular fracture of the left femoral head. This applies when the fracture is healing routinely, without complications like delayed union or nonunion, and the initial open wound was classified as Type I or II.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "articular" for the femoral head fracture.
• Confirm the initial injury was an open fracture type I or II and that healing is routine.
• Do not use for initial encounters or if the fracture is displaced, comminuted, or healing with complications.