Displ oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thN

This code signifies a right femoral shaft fracture, specifically an oblique type, that has not healed (nonunion) and is displaced. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing nonunion.

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment of a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft that has failed to unite. This applies when the original injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current encounter addresses the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.