Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture in the middle section of their femur (thigh bone) that did not shift out of alignment. The fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the specific location of the fracture along the shaft is not documented.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental femoral shaft fracture is receiving routine follow-up care. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the normal healing process of a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for the femoral shaft.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and that healing is "routine" (e.g., no delayed union, nonunion, or malunion).
• Use an additional code to specify the laterality (left or right femur) if documented.