Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a healed or healing fracture of the shaft of the left femur that was originally an open fracture (Type I or II) and has developed malunion. The fracture itself is segmental and nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in alignment but the healing process has resulted in an anatomical deformity. This is a subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care for the malunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving treatment for a malunion of a previously open, segmental, nondisplaced fracture of the left femoral shaft. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. This code is appropriate for situations where the malunion is being monitored or managed non-surgically.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and the specific fracture type (segmental, shaft) are documented.
• Confirm the original fracture was an open fracture Type I or II to justify the 5th character.