Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l femr, 7thK

This code signifies a left femoral shaft fracture that is oblique in nature and has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a later stage of treatment where the fracture has failed to heal properly without surgical intervention (nonunion) and the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced oblique fracture of the left femoral shaft where imaging confirms nonunion and the fracture is being managed conservatively (closed). It would be used when the patient presents for ongoing care related to the delayed or failed healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "oblique," and "left femur shaft."
• Verify that "nonunion" is explicitly documented and the fracture is being treated as closed.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.