Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the main part of the left thigh bone that runs straight across (transverse) and has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, specifically when the bone is taking longer than expected to heal, and the fracture is not open to the environment.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who has a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transverse fracture of the left femoral shaft. This is appropriate when the physician documents that the fracture is healing slowly or has not united within the expected timeframe, and the treatment is for the ongoing management of this closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced," "transverse," "left femur shaft," and "delayed healing."
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with delayed healing.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment, routine follow-up without delayed healing, or if the fracture is open or malunion/nonunion is documented.