Oth fx head/neck of right femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code indicates a fracture of the head or neck of the right femur, excluding those specifically classified as subcapital, transcervical, or basicervical. The fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after initial treatment, with the fracture still closed.

Use this code for a patient who has previously been treated for a closed fracture of the right femoral head or neck (other specified type) and is now returning for subsequent care, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or further evaluation, due to the fracture failing to unite. This applies when the fracture site remains covered by skin and soft tissue.

• Requires a seventh character "K" for subsequent encounter with nonunion.
• Ensure documentation specifies "other" type of fracture of the femoral head/neck, not a more specific type.
• Confirm the fracture is documented as closed and exhibiting nonunion.