Displ commnt fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thK

This code describes a femur fracture located in the shaft, which is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) and is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment (displaced). The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "nonunion" means the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a typical healing period, despite the fracture being closed (skin intact).

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment of a displaced, comminuted femoral shaft fracture that has not healed. This applies to situations where the initial treatment has failed to achieve union, and the fracture was a closed injury. This code would be appropriate for clinic visits, imaging studies, or surgical interventions specifically addressing the nonunion of this previously treated closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies a "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the "shaft" and is both "displaced" and "comminuted."
• Do not use for initial treatment or for malunion (healed in poor alignment) or delayed union (healing slower than expected but still progressing).