Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thK

This code describes a situation where a patient has a right femur fracture that extends obliquely across the bone shaft, but the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position. Importantly, this code is used when the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this ongoing healing complication.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for management of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft that has not united. This would include scenarios such as follow-up appointments for casting, bracing, physical therapy, or surgical planning for the nonunion. It is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is of the right femoral shaft, nondisplaced, and oblique.
• This "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion; do not use for initial treatment or malunion.
• Verify laterality (right femur) is explicitly documented.