Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thP

This code describes a spiral fracture located in the shaft of an unspecified femur that is currently nondisplaced. The fracture has previously been treated, and the current encounter is for follow-up care related to a malunion, meaning the bone has healed in an incorrect anatomical position.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously treated femoral shaft spiral fracture that has healed with malunion. It is used when the specific side (left or right) of the femur is not documented or is unknown. This code would be assigned during subsequent visits for monitoring, physical therapy, or planning for corrective procedures related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "unspecified femur" and "subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion."
• Verify the fracture type is "spiral" and located in the "shaft" of the femur.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for nonunion; a malunion implies some degree of healing has occurred.