Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thP

This code describes a specific type of femoral shaft fracture that occurred in the past, specifically an oblique break in the shaft of the right femur that was not displaced at the time of injury. The current encounter is for follow-up care of this previously closed fracture, which has unfortunately healed with malunion, meaning the bone fragments have joined in an abnormal or misaligned position.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management or treatment of a right femoral shaft fracture that has healed incorrectly. This applies to situations where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or is the focus of an intervention. It is appropriate when the initial fracture was a closed, nondisplaced oblique type.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right" femur and that the fracture was "oblique" and "nondisplaced" initially.
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented as the current healing status.
• Do not use this code for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion; malunion implies some degree of healing has occurred, albeit incorrectly.