Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thF

This code describes a fracture of the mid-portion of the femur that is no longer in its anatomical alignment and has broken through the skin, exposing bone and soft tissue to the outside environment. This specific code indicates that the fracture is being treated during a follow-up visit after initial treatment, and the open wound was classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) with the bone healing as expected.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a displaced open transverse femoral shaft fracture that was initially classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is progressing routinely. This applies to follow-up appointments, cast changes, or wound care visits after the initial definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies a subsequent encounter for an open fracture, not a closed one.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
• Confirm that the healing is described as "routine" or "expected" to differentiate from delayed or nonunion healing.