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

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the shaft of their right femur that broke into multiple pieces and is no longer aligned. This specific encounter is for follow-up care of this closed fracture, where the bone has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed closed segmental fracture of the right femoral shaft that has healed in a misaligned position. This applies to ongoing management, assessment of the malunion, or planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" femur and "segmental" fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and the fracture is "closed" with a documented "malunion."
• Do not use for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion, which is a distinct complication.