Unsp fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has an open fracture of the shaft of an unspecified femur, which is not healing properly (nonunion), and the current encounter is for follow-up care or treatment of this complication. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the exact location on the femoral shaft or the specific type of open fracture (e.g., transverse, oblique) is not documented.

Use this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient with a previously diagnosed open femoral shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) that has failed to unite. This would include encounters for surgical intervention to promote healing, cast changes, wound care, or evaluation of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies an "open fracture" of the femoral shaft.
• Verify that the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• If the specific type of open fracture (e.g., Type I, Type II) is known, a more specific code should be used if available.