Oth fx shaft of right femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code describes a fracture located in the shaft of the right femur, excluding specific types like spiral, comminuted, or transverse fractures. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously diagnosed and treated closed fracture, which is now healing as expected without complications.

Use this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up appointments after initial treatment of a closed fracture of the right femoral shaft. This applies when the fracture is progressing well towards healing and there are no signs of delayed union, nonunion, or malunion. It is appropriate for office visits, cast changes, or imaging reviews during the normal healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right femur" and "shaft" to differentiate from other femoral fracture locations.
• Verify that the fracture is closed and healing routinely; otherwise, a different subsequent encounter code or a code for complications would be more appropriate.
• This code requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter with routine healing; do not use "A" (initial encounter) or "G" (subsequent encounter with delayed healing).