Displ transverse fx shaft of r femr, 7thM

This code signifies a right femur fracture located in the shaft, specifically a transverse break, that has shifted out of alignment. It indicates that the fracture was an open type I or II injury, meaning the skin was broken, and the bone has failed to heal properly in a subsequent encounter.

This code is appropriate for follow-up care of a patient with a previously diagnosed open transverse fracture of the right femoral shaft that has not united. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing treatment for the nonunion, such as bone grafting or revision surgery, or being monitored for healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" femur, "transverse" fracture, and "shaft" location.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the same injury would use a different code.