Displ seg fx shaft of r femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a broken right thigh bone (femur) that is fractured in multiple places along its main shaft, and the broken pieces are not aligned correctly. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a period of time, indicating a nonunion.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing treatment of a previously diagnosed displaced segmental fracture of the right femoral shaft that has not healed. This would apply to encounters for cast changes, follow-up imaging to assess nonunion, or discussions regarding surgical intervention for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "segmental" and "displaced" in the right femoral shaft.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for malunion; a specific nonunion code is required.