Oth fracture of left femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left femur, excluding those of the neck, trochanteric, or subtrochanteric regions, that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. The fracture was initially closed, meaning there was no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed closed fracture of the left femur (excluding specific anatomical sites) and the healing process is progressing slower than expected. This would typically be documented by the physician as "delayed union" or "delayed healing" of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for a closed fracture of the left femur.
• Verify the fracture location is not the femoral neck, trochanteric, or subtrochanteric regions, as these have more specific codes.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.