Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a left femur shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces but remains in its normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing slower than expected without an open wound.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted fracture of the left femoral shaft is experiencing delayed healing. This would include situations where the fracture site is still tender, showing incomplete callus formation on imaging, or the patient is not progressing as anticipated in their recovery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the left femoral shaft.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and not an open fracture.