Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thK

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the femoral shaft that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "nonunion" specifies that the bone is failing to heal properly after the initial treatment. The unspecified laterality means the documentation does not specify whether the left or right femur is affected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced spiral fracture of the femoral shaft, and the physician's documentation explicitly states that the fracture is experiencing nonunion. This would be used for visits related to assessing the nonunion, planning further interventions, or managing complications arising from the lack of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is "spiral" and the location is the "shaft" of the femur.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.