Unsp fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thF

This code describes a fracture located in the shaft of the femur, where the specific location within the shaft is not documented. It indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed open femoral shaft fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is progressing as expected. It is used when the initial fracture site within the femoral shaft was not precisely specified in the medical record.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented.
• Only use this code when the specific location of the fracture within the femoral shaft is not detailed.