Displ commnt fx shaft of r femr, 7thN

This code describes a complex, displaced fracture involving the shaft of the right femur, where the bone has broken into multiple fragments. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues were significantly damaged, exposing the bone, and the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion) despite previous treatment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a right femoral shaft fracture that was initially open (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has subsequently developed a nonunion. This applies to ongoing management, assessment of healing progress, or preparation for further surgical intervention for the nonunion.

• Always confirm the laterality (right) and the specific bone involved (femur shaft).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for accurate code assignment.
• This is a "subsequent encounter" code; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.