Displ seg fx shaft of r femr, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a segmental fracture of the shaft of their right femur. The fracture was displaced and involved an open wound classified as Type I or II, indicating relatively minor soft tissue damage. At this encounter, the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a healing open segmental shaft fracture of the right femur, specifically when the healing process is progressing as expected. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as during cast changes, follow-up X-rays, or physical therapy appointments, as long as no complications have arisen.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is clearly documented; other open fracture types would require a different code.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or if complications (e.g., delayed healing, nonunion, infection) are present.