Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thK

This code describes a situation where a patient has a transverse fracture of the shaft of an unspecified femur that was initially treated without surgery (closed fracture), but the bone has failed to heal properly (nonunion). This specific encounter is for ongoing management of that nonunion.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a transverse femoral shaft fracture that has not united, and the initial treatment was non-surgical. This would include appointments for monitoring the nonunion, discussing further treatment options, or managing complications related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture was initially "closed."
• Verify the fracture location is the "shaft" and the morphology is "transverse."
• This "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion; do not use for initial treatment or malunion.