Oth fx head/neck of l femr, 7thM

This code describes a non-healing fracture located in the head or neck region of the left femur, which was initially an open fracture of either Type I or Type II. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, indicating ongoing treatment for this specific complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care, surgical intervention, or other ongoing management of a previously sustained open fracture (Type I or II) of the left femoral head or neck that has failed to unite. This applies when the physician explicitly documents nonunion of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial open fracture type (I or II).
• Verify the laterality is correctly identified as "left" femur.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.