Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thR

This code describes a femur fracture located in the shaft, specifically a transverse break, that has shifted out of alignment. It indicates a follow-up encounter for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as severe (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the fracture has healed in an abnormal position, resulting in malunion.

This code is used when a patient presents for ongoing care of a previously treated open transverse femoral shaft fracture that has malunited. It is appropriate for subsequent visits where the malunion is being assessed or managed, and the initial injury was a severe open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for an open transverse femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was documented at the initial injury or subsequent encounters.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion; a separate code exists for nonunion.