Oth fx head/neck of r femr, 7thN

This code describes a complex fracture involving the head or neck of the right femur that has failed to heal properly (nonunion). The fracture was initially an open fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, and was classified as a severe type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC injury. This code is used when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this nonunion.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care, surgical intervention for nonunion, or management of complications related to a previously treated severe open fracture of the right femoral head or neck. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture has not healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right femur, head/neck region.
• Verify the initial open fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.