Nondisp seg fx shaft of r femr, 7thJ

This code describes a specific type of right femur fracture where the bone is broken in multiple places along the shaft (segmental) but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). It also indicates that this is a follow-up encounter for an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected.

Use this code when documenting a patient's follow-up visit for a previously treated open segmental shaft fracture of the right femur that is experiencing delayed healing. This applies to situations where the initial injury was a high-energy trauma resulting in significant soft tissue damage or contamination. It would be appropriate for ongoing management, such as monitoring healing progress, adjusting treatment plans, or preparing for further interventions due to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for the right femoral shaft.
• Verify that the original injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm that the current encounter is for delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.