Displ spiral fx shaft of r femr, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a spiral fracture in the shaft of their right femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture was an open type I or II, meaning there was a break in the skin, and it is currently healing routinely without complications.

Apply this code for subsequent visits where the patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the right femoral shaft, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II), and the healing process is progressing as expected. This would include routine cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "spiral" in the right femoral shaft.
• Do not use for initial treatment or if complications (e.g., delayed healing, nonunion) are present.