Displ commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a left femur shaft fracture that has broken into multiple pieces and is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of treatment, and the fracture is not healing as expected, despite the skin remaining intact over the injury site.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted fracture of the left femoral shaft is experiencing delayed union. This is appropriate when the fracture is being managed non-surgically or after initial surgical fixation, and the physician documents concerns about the healing timeline.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" and specifies "closed fracture."
• Verify the fracture is of the femoral shaft and on the left side.
• Do not use for initial encounters or if the fracture is healing normally.