Displ oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thG

This code signifies a displaced oblique fracture located in the shaft of an unspecified femur that is currently undergoing delayed healing. The fracture was initially treated with a closed reduction method, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where healing is not progressing as expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously closed-reduced, displaced oblique femoral shaft fracture, and documentation clearly indicates delayed union or healing. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, where the focus is on managing the delayed healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for a closed fracture; otherwise, a different seventh character may be more appropriate.
• Verify the fracture is indeed oblique and located in the femoral shaft; other fracture types or locations will require different codes.
• Confirm the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment and not for the initial care of the fracture.