Displ commnt fx shaft of l femr, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a complex break in the main part of the left thigh bone, where the bone has shattered into multiple pieces and the fragments are out of alignment. This specific encounter is for ongoing treatment of the fracture, which has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a comminuted, displaced fracture of the left femoral shaft, and the fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position. This includes scenarios such as physical therapy for a malunited fracture, or evaluation for corrective osteotomy due to the malunion, provided the fracture is closed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "left" femur and "shaft" location.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "comminuted" and "displaced" from the initial injury.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and the fracture is "closed" (skin intact).