Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thK

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a fracture across the shaft of an unspecified femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. Crucially, the fracture has not healed as expected, indicating a nonunion, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Utilize this code when documenting subsequent care for a displaced transverse femoral shaft fracture that has failed to unite. This includes scenarios such as ongoing conservative management, preparation for surgical intervention to address the nonunion, or post-operative follow-up for a nonunion repair, as long as the fracture is closed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and that the fracture is "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the fracture location is the femoral shaft and the displacement is transverse.
• This "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion; do not use for initial treatment or malunion.