Nondisp artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient with a nondisplaced fracture of the femoral head that extends into the joint surface. The initial injury was an open fracture, specifically a Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture is currently experiencing delayed healing.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient's previously diagnosed open articular femoral head fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is not healing at the expected rate. This would include office visits, follow-up imaging, or other encounters related to monitoring and managing the delayed union of this specific fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open articular fracture of the femoral head, Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Always sequence this code after the appropriate external cause code, if applicable, for the initial injury.