Displ transverse fx shaft of r femr, 7thN

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the middle portion of the right thigh bone that was initially an open fracture with significant soft tissue damage (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The bone fragments are not properly aligned, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this specific complication.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously treated open transverse femoral shaft fracture on the right side that has failed to unite. It should be used when the fracture remains displaced and the physician is managing the nonunion, often considering or performing further interventions.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Verify the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented, as this is integral to the code.
• Confirm the fracture is of the "shaft" and "transverse" morphology, and on the "right" femur.