Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thD

This code describes a fracture involving the shaft of the left femur that has broken into multiple pieces (segmental) but where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). The "D" suffix indicates that this is a follow-up visit for a closed fracture that is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental fracture of the left femoral shaft is seen for routine follow-up, such as cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing progress. It signifies that the fracture is closed and is progressing through a normal healing trajectory.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for accurate code selection.
• The "D" suffix is crucial for subsequent encounters for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
• Verify laterality (left femur) is clearly documented to avoid coding errors.