Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l femr, 7thH

This code describes a left femur fracture that runs diagonally across the bone's shaft, where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of either Type I or Type II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced oblique fracture of the left femoral shaft. This applies when the original injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and there is documentation of delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that the encounter is for subsequent care with delayed healing.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" for the femur.