Displ oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thM

This code signifies a complex femoral shaft fracture that runs diagonally across the bone, where the broken ends are no longer aligned. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially open (meaning the bone broke through the skin) and is now in a subsequent phase of treatment, complicated by the bone failing to heal properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing care for a patient with a previously treated open oblique femoral shaft fracture (Type I or II) that has not united. It would be used during follow-up visits, surgical revisions for nonunion, or other encounters addressing the persistent lack of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the initial open nature of the fracture (Type I or II).
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is the femoral shaft and the morphology is oblique.