Oth fx head/neck of r femr, 7thQ

This code describes a situation where a patient has sustained an open fracture (Type I or II) of the head or neck of their right femur, and this fracture has subsequently healed improperly (malunion). The encounter being coded is for follow-up care or management of this malunion.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients who previously had an open fracture of the right femoral head or neck that has now resulted in malunion. This could include visits for pain management, assessment of functional limitations, or planning for corrective surgery related to the malunion.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies an open fracture (Type I or II) and a subsequent encounter for malunion.
• Verify the laterality is correctly identified as the right femur.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion.