Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thG

This code signifies a spiral fracture located in the shaft of the femur, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The encounter is for ongoing management of this fracture, which is not healing within the expected timeframe and is being treated non-surgically. This indicates a complication in the healing process of a previously diagnosed and treated closed fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a known, non-displaced spiral femoral shaft fracture that is demonstrating delayed union. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during subsequent visits where the fracture has not yet fully consolidated. It is appropriate for encounters where the patient is receiving continued conservative management for the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "spiral fracture," "femur shaft," and "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify laterality (left, right, or unspecified) if available in the medical record; "unspecified" should only be used when laterality is truly undocumented.