Complete oblique atypical femoral fracture, right leg, 7thG

This code signifies a complete fracture of the right femur that is atypical and runs obliquely, indicating a specific fracture pattern often associated with long-term bisphosphonate use. The "subsequent encounter" aspect means the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase, and "delayed healing" specifies that the fracture is not mending at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed complete oblique atypical femoral fracture of the right leg, and the physician documents that the healing process is slower than anticipated. This code is appropriate for office visits, hospital outpatient visits, or other encounters focused on monitoring and managing the delayed union of this specific fracture type.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "atypical" and "oblique" to differentiate from other femoral fracture types.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and that delayed healing is explicitly stated by the provider.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion, which would require a different subsequent encounter code.