Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l femr, 7thR

This code describes a left femoral shaft fracture that is oblique and has not shifted out of alignment, but is now healing improperly (malunion). This specific malunion is being addressed during a follow-up visit for an initial injury that was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing care of a previously sustained open, oblique, nondisplaced fracture of the left femoral shaft that is now demonstrating malunion. This applies to subsequent encounters where the malunion is the focus of treatment or evaluation, following the initial open injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this impacts code selection.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for nonunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.