Incomplete atypical femoral fracture, left leg, 7thD

This code describes an incomplete stress fracture of the left femur, specifically an atypical femoral fracture (AFF), that is currently in the process of routine healing. It indicates that the fracture has not fully propagated across the bone cortex and is being managed in a follow-up setting.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed incomplete atypical femoral fracture of the left leg, and the healing process is progressing as expected. Documentation should clearly state "incomplete atypical femoral fracture," specify the left leg, and indicate a "subsequent encounter" with "routine healing."

• Ensure documentation specifies "incomplete" and "atypical" to differentiate from complete or typical femoral fractures.
• Verify laterality (left leg) is clearly documented; separate codes exist for the right leg and unspecified side.
• Confirm the encounter type is "subsequent" and healing is "routine" to distinguish from initial encounters or those with delayed/nonunion healing.