Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thN

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an oblique fracture of the shaft of an unspecified femur. The fracture was initially an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and has subsequently failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

Use this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management or treatment of a previously diagnosed open oblique femoral shaft fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has not united. This applies to situations where the fracture fragments are still in their anatomical position despite the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify that the fracture is indeed "nondisplaced" and located in the "shaft" of the femur.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.