Displ spiral fx shaft of r femr, 7thH

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the shaft of the right femur that is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifically indicates an open fracture (where the bone has broken through the skin or there's a wound communicating with the fracture) of either Type I or Type II, and the patient is in a subsequent encounter for ongoing treatment due to delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced spiral open fracture (Type I or II) of the right femoral shaft is being monitored or treated for a slower-than-expected healing process. This includes scenarios where additional interventions, such as bone stimulation or revision surgery, are being considered or performed due to delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the laterality (right femur) and the specific fracture type (spiral, shaft, displaced).
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different 7th character.