Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral shaft that has broken into at least two separate segments, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific code is for an open fracture (where the skin is broken) that is not healing as expected, and the patient is receiving ongoing care for it.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for an open, nondisplaced segmental femoral shaft fracture (Type I or II) that is experiencing delayed union. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing continued treatment, such as cast changes, wound care, or monitoring for healing progression, and the fracture has not yet fully consolidated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was initially an "open" type I or II and that healing is explicitly noted as "delayed."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use an initial encounter code for the first presentation of the fracture.