Displ spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral shaft that has a spiral pattern and is no longer in its correct anatomical alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the previously treated closed fracture has healed in a misaligned position.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a spiral fracture of the femoral shaft that has healed with malunion. This includes situations where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or is undergoing further treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies a "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "spiral" and located in the "shaft" of the femur.
• Confirm the laterality (left, right, or unspecified) is accurately reflected in the full code.