Oth fx shaft of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the main part (shaft) of an unspecified femur that is not healing at the expected rate, despite the bone ends remaining aligned (closed fracture). It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this specific injury.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed closed femoral shaft fracture (where the specific femur, left or right, was not documented) is seen for ongoing management due to delayed healing. This would include situations where imaging shows incomplete callus formation or persistent fracture lines beyond the typical healing timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and "closed fracture" for the femoral shaft.
• Verify that the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Only use this code when the laterality of the femur (left or right) is not specified in the medical record.