Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a specific type of femur fracture: a spiral break in the shaft of the left femur that is not displaced. Importantly, it indicates that the fracture is an open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is slower than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who previously sustained an open spiral fracture of the left femoral shaft, and the physician documents delayed healing of this specific injury. This applies when the initial injury was classified as an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and fracture type (nondisplaced spiral shaft fracture).
• Confirm the initial injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.