Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thM

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture occurring in a segment of the femoral shaft, where the specific femur (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of type I or II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care due to the fracture failing to heal properly (nonunion).

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who previously sustained an open, non-displaced segmental fracture of an unspecified femoral shaft, and the fracture has not united. This applies when the initial open fracture was classified as Gustilo type I or II.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for subsequent encounters.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture type I or II.
• Do not use if the specific femur (left or right) is identified in the documentation.