Displ oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thP

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained an oblique fracture in the shaft of their right femur. The fracture was initially treated as a closed injury, meaning the skin was intact, but has subsequently healed in an unsatisfactory position, known as a malunion.

Use this code when documenting a patient visit for ongoing management, evaluation, or treatment of a malunited oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft. This includes scenarios where the patient is experiencing pain, functional limitations, or other complications directly related to the malunion, and the fracture is no longer in the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "right femur" and "oblique fracture of shaft."
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment or a nonunion (which has a different code).
• Always sequence this code with any associated external cause codes and codes for complications if applicable.