Displ oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thK

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained an oblique fracture of the shaft of their right femur. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and it has failed to heal after a normal period of time, indicating a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed displaced oblique right femoral shaft fracture that has developed nonunion. This includes appointments for monitoring, further diagnostic imaging, or planning for surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Always confirm the laterality (right) and the specific fracture type (oblique, shaft) from the clinical documentation.
• Ensure "nonunion" is explicitly documented; if delayed healing is noted but not yet nonunion, a different code for delayed union would be appropriate.
• This code is for a closed fracture; if the fracture was open, a different code would be selected.