Complete oblique atypical femoral fracture, unsp leg, 7thD

This code signifies a complete fracture of the femur that runs obliquely, is considered atypical, and the specific leg affected is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the healing process is progressing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed complete oblique atypical femoral fracture is seen for routine follow-up, and the medical record does not specify which leg was affected. Documentation should clearly state "subsequent encounter," "routine healing," and confirm the atypical and oblique nature of the complete femoral fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" to differentiate from initial or delayed/nonunion encounters.
• Verify that the fracture is explicitly described as "atypical" and "oblique" to support this specific code.
• If the affected leg (right or left) is documented, a more specific code from the M84.75- series should be used.