Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a break across the shaft of their left thigh bone, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is being treated non-surgically (closed treatment) and is progressing as expected towards healing.

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transverse fracture of the left femoral shaft is receiving ongoing conservative care, and the healing process is considered routine. This applies to follow-up appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or general monitoring of fracture healing without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture type.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that healing is "routine" and "closed."
• Always verify laterality (left femur) is clearly documented.