Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thP

This code signifies a left femur fracture located in the shaft, specifically a transverse break that has healed in a misaligned position (malunion). The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained, displaced transverse fracture of the left femoral shaft that has healed incorrectly. This includes situations where the malunion is causing pain, functional limitations, or is being evaluated for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "left" femur and "transverse" shaft fracture.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the original fracture was "displaced" as this is a specific characteristic of the code.