Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thQ

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a transverse fracture of the shaft of their left femur. The fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently healed in a misaligned position (malunion). The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a malunion of a previously open, transverse left femoral shaft fracture. This includes scenarios such as evaluation for corrective surgery, pain management related to the malunion, or physical therapy to address functional limitations caused by the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is of the "shaft" and "transverse" type, and located on the "left femur."