Oth fx lower end of right femur, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a healed or healing fracture of the lower end of the right femur that has united in an abnormal position (malunion). The initial injury was a closed fracture, meaning the skin was not broken at the time of the original fracture. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a malunited closed fracture of the distal right femur. This includes scenarios where the patient is experiencing symptoms related to the malunion, or when surgical intervention to correct the malunion is being planned or performed. It is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial fracture treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the fracture was originally "closed."
• Verify the laterality is "right" and the fracture location is the "lower end of femur."
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture or the initial diagnosis of malunion if it was identified at the time of the original fracture.