Unsp fx lower end unsp femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the lower portion of the femur, where the specific type of fracture is not documented, and the affected leg is not specified. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for a closed fracture that is experiencing delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, non-displaced or minimally displaced distal femoral fracture that is not healing at the expected rate. It should be used when the initial fracture details (e.g., condylar, supracondylar) are unknown or not specified in the documentation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• This code requires a 7th character extender; "G" indicates subsequent encounter for delayed healing.
• Avoid using this code if the fracture type (e.g., supracondylar, condylar) or laterality (left/right) is specified in the medical record.