Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a malunion of a previously sustained open oblique fracture of the shaft of an unspecified femur. The original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. Despite the malunion, the fracture fragments are currently in a nondisplaced position.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with complications related to a healing open femoral shaft fracture that has united in an unsatisfactory position (malunion). This applies when the original injury was a severe open fracture and the current fracture fragments are not displaced. This code would be appropriate when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for the malunion, such as physical therapy or surgical planning.

• Ensure documentation specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union."
• Verify the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
• Confirm the current encounter is for follow-up care of the malunion, not the initial treatment.