Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thN

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right femur shaft fracture that is oblique and has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and it has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed open oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft that has developed a nonunion. This includes encounters for ongoing treatment, monitoring, or surgical intervention related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "nonunion" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was documented to support the use of this specific nonunion code.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that have healed or are in the process of routine healing.