Oth fx head/neck of l femr, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a malunion of an open fracture (specifically types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) in the head or neck of their left femur. Malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or deformed position. This code is used for encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose left femoral head or neck open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) has healed with a deformity. This would include scenarios where the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms related to the malunion, or is undergoing evaluation for corrective surgery. It applies to any encounter after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "left" side.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture or the malunion itself if it's being treated as a new injury.