Displ spiral fx shaft of l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a left femur fracture, specifically a spiral break in the shaft, that is no longer in its anatomical position. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is healing slower than expected without surgical intervention.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose left femoral shaft spiral fracture, initially treated non-surgically, is demonstrating delayed union. This would be used for subsequent visits where the fracture remains closed and is not healing at the anticipated rate.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and "closed fracture" for this specific encounter.
• Verify the fracture location is the shaft of the left femur and the morphology is spiral.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or an encounter for an open fracture.