Unsp fx shaft of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies an unspecified fracture of the femoral shaft that is not healing at the expected rate, requiring further medical attention after the initial treatment. It indicates a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the fracture site, but the bone union is delayed.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated femoral shaft fracture that is demonstrating delayed healing, without a specific anatomical location on the shaft documented. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the fracture remains closed and the primary concern is the slow progression of bone healing.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a subsequent encounter of a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the "shaft" and not a specific condyle or trochanter.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment or a new injury.