Nondisp transverse fx shaft of r femr, 7thH

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right femur fracture that extends straight across the bone's shaft without displacement, and where the skin was broken (open fracture type I or II). The "delayed healing" aspect indicates that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed open transverse right femoral shaft fracture (Type I or II) is being monitored for delayed union. It would be used when the physician documents that the fracture is not healing as anticipated, but is not yet considered a nonunion or malunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for this specific fracture type and location.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced transverse" and "open type I or II."