Displ seg fx shaft of r femr, 7thQ

This code describes a right femur shaft fracture that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and is out of alignment, which was initially an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II. The current encounter is for the treatment of malunion, meaning the fracture has healed in an incorrect or deformed position.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care or treatment of a malunion of a previously sustained open segmental fracture of the right femoral shaft. It specifically applies when the initial open fracture was classified as Type I or II and the current issue is the improper healing alignment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was an open segmental fracture of the right femoral shaft, type I or II.
• Do not use for nonunion or routine follow-up without malunion.