Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the shaft of an unspecified femur that is broken into multiple pieces (segmental) but remains in its normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). This specific encounter is for an open fracture (where the bone has broken through the skin) classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed segmental, nondisplaced femoral shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is appropriate when the physician is specifically addressing the nonunion of this particular fracture during the current encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced," "segmental," and "shaft of femur."
• Verify the original open fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the current encounter is for the nonunion of this specific fracture.