Displ seg fx shaft of r femr, 7thM

This code signifies a non-healing segmental fracture in the shaft of the right femur, which was initially an open fracture classified as Type I or II. The fracture fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment. This diagnosis indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this specific complication.

Apply this code for patients presenting for follow-up care, cast changes, wound management, or surgical intervention related to a previously treated open segmental right femoral shaft fracture that has failed to unite. This code is appropriate when documentation explicitly states "nonunion" of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" fracture of the femoral shaft and "right" side.
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "nonunion."
• Always sequence this code after the appropriate external cause code, if applicable, for the initial injury.