Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thF

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an oblique fracture in the shaft of their right femur, which was initially an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. At the time of this encounter, the fracture is nondisplaced and is healing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where the patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously treated severe open right femoral shaft fracture. It indicates that the fracture is progressing as expected through the healing process and is currently stable and nondisplaced. This would be used for routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions during the healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC as this is a specific inclusion.
• Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced at the time of this encounter.