Displ spiral fx shaft of l femr, 7thD

This code describes a left femur fracture located in the shaft, characterized by a spiral pattern and displacement of the bone fragments. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications, with the skin remaining intact over the injury.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the left femoral shaft. This applies when the fracture is closed and progressing through an expected healing trajectory. It is appropriate for office visits, cast changes, or imaging reviews during the routine healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "shaft" to differentiate from other femoral fracture locations.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and healing is "routine" for accurate application of this specific subsequent encounter code.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.