Nondisp transverse fx shaft of r femr, 7thQ

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a transverse fracture of the shaft of their right femur. The fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has since healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion. The current encounter is for ongoing care related to this malunited fracture.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving treatment or evaluation for a malunited transverse fracture of the right femoral shaft, which was originally an open fracture of Gustilo type I or II. This applies to situations such as follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or surgical planning for corrective procedures related to the malunion.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the initial fracture was an open type I or II.
• This "Q" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a complication (malunion) of the original fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.