Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thR

This code describes a femur fracture that is spiral in nature, located in the shaft, and has not shifted from its original position. Critically, it signifies a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion. The specific femur (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open spiral fracture of the femoral shaft that has developed malunion. This applies to situations where the initial injury was a severe open fracture, and the current visit addresses the complications of its improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the complication of the healing fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this is a specific requirement for this code.
• This code is for an "unspecified" femur; if the laterality is known, a more specific code should be selected.