Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left femur that has not shifted out of alignment and involves a segment of the bone. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture (Type I or II) of the left femoral shaft is being treated for delayed healing. This applies when the patient is actively receiving care for the slow-mending fracture, such as during cast changes, wound care, or evaluation for further intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced," "segmental," "shaft of left femur," and "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• This "H" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.
• Verify the original open fracture type (I or II) is documented, as this impacts the specificity of the code.