Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l femr, 7thN

This code signifies a specific type of healing complication for a left femur shaft fracture. It describes a spiral fracture that was initially open (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now in a subsequent encounter, but has failed to unite (nonunion) and remains nondisplaced.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously treated open spiral fracture of the left femoral shaft is diagnosed with nonunion. This applies when the fracture fragments are still in their anatomical position (nondisplaced) and the initial injury was an open fracture of the specified types.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left femur shaft.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open spiral fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Confirm the fracture is currently nondisplaced, as displacement would necessitate a different code.