Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD

This code describes a fracture of the femoral shaft that has a spiral pattern, meaning the fracture line extends around the bone. The fracture fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced), and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the closed fracture is healing routinely.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a nondisplaced spiral fracture of the femoral shaft. This applies when the fracture was initially treated non-surgically or surgically, and the bone is now healing without complications. It is appropriate for routine cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or follow-up imaging to assess healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture of the femoral shaft.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and that healing is "routine" for a "closed fracture."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or if the fracture is open, displaced, or experiencing delayed/nonunion healing.