Displ spiral fx shaft of l femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a left femur fracture located in the shaft, characterized by a spiral pattern and displacement of the bone fragments. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of type I or II, and the patient is now being seen for a subsequent encounter where the bone has healed in an abnormal or misaligned position (malunion).

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained an open spiral fracture of the shaft of their left femur, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms malunion of the fracture. This applies to situations where the initial open fracture was classified as Type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "shaft" location.
• Verify that the original fracture was an "open" fracture, specifically Type I or II, and that "malunion" is present.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific condition would use a different code.