Incomplete atypical femoral fracture, unspecified leg, 7thD

This code signifies a stress fracture of the femur that has not fully broken through the bone cortex, occurring in an unspecified leg. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing normally.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where an incomplete atypical femoral fracture, without specification of left or right, is documented as routinely healing. This is typically used after initial treatment and during the recovery period. Documentation should clearly state "incomplete atypical femoral fracture," "unspecified leg," and "routine healing" or similar terms indicating a subsequent encounter for healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "incomplete" and "atypical" to differentiate from complete or typical femoral fractures.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing, not initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Do not use if the laterality (left or right leg) is specified; instead, select the appropriate laterality-specific code.