Displ oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a specific type of femoral shaft fracture where the break is oblique and the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of type I or II, and the patient is now being seen for ongoing management due to delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters with a patient who sustained an open oblique fracture of the femoral shaft (type I or II) and is experiencing a slower-than-expected healing process. This would apply to situations where the physician is monitoring healing, adjusting treatment, or performing procedures related to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation specifies an oblique fracture of the femoral shaft and confirms delayed healing.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture type I or II; other open fracture types or closed fractures require different codes.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.