Complete transverse atyp femoral fracture, unsp leg, 7thG

This code signifies a complete break across the width of the femur, specifically an atypical fracture, in an unspecified leg. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This indicates that the expected healing timeline has been exceeded, but the fracture has not yet united.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed complete transverse atypical femoral fracture that is not healing as anticipated. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" and specify the atypical nature of the fracture. This code is appropriate when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the non-united fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "atypical" and "delayed healing" for accurate code assignment.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.
• Requires an additional code for any associated external causes of morbidity, if applicable.