Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l femr, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an oblique fracture of the shaft of their left femur, which was initially an open fracture classified as Type I or II. At the time of this encounter, the fracture is nondisplaced and is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed open Type I or II oblique shaft fracture of the left femur is being monitored for routine healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or follow-up imaging confirming expected bone consolidation without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open Type I or II fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and located in the shaft of the left femur.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is displaced, experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.