Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thG

This code signifies a right femur shaft fracture that is oblique in nature and has not shifted from its original position, indicating that the patient is in a later stage of care where the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected. The bone is still contained within the skin, and the focus of treatment is on addressing the delayed union.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft presents with evidence of delayed healing. This would include situations where imaging shows incomplete callus formation or persistent pain beyond the expected healing timeframe for this type of fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the femoral shaft and is oblique and nondisplaced.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.