Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a break across the shaft of their femur, where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. The fracture is currently healing as expected without complications, and the skin over the injury is intact.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transverse femoral shaft fracture is undergoing routine follow-up care. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound checks (if applicable to the closed nature), or physical therapy evaluations during the normal healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" to support this specific fracture type.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
• Verify the fracture is of the "shaft" and not the proximal or distal end of the femur.