Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thF

This code describes a femur fracture that is spiral in nature, located in the shaft, and has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that this is not the initial treatment encounter, and the original injury was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now healing normally.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the femoral shaft, where the fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position. This applies when the open wound associated with the fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is progressing without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft" of the femur.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the original open fracture type was documented as IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and healing is routine.