Oth fx shaft of r femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right femur, other than a specific type like spiral or comminuted, that was initially an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right femoral shaft fracture that was initially an open wound with significant soft tissue damage (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the provider documents delayed union or delayed healing. This indicates the fracture is not progressing to full union within the typical timeframe.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the right femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture of Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.