Nondisp spiral fx shaft of r femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a right femur shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now experiencing delayed healing during a subsequent encounter.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the right femoral shaft is being monitored for healing progress, and that healing is not occurring at the expected rate. It should be used when the open fracture type was documented as IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC at the initial presentation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was indeed an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.