Displ commnt fx shaft of r femr, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code describes a complex fracture of the main part of the right thigh bone that has broken into multiple pieces and is no longer in its proper alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, indicating ongoing treatment for this specific injury. A key aspect is the nonunion, meaning the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a period of time.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a displaced, comminuted fracture of the right femoral shaft that has not healed. This applies to situations where the fracture was initially treated non-surgically (closed reduction) and has since been diagnosed with nonunion. This code would be appropriate for clinic visits, imaging studies, or other services related to managing the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" femur, "shaft," "displaced," "comminuted," and "nonunion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Pair with an external cause code if the mechanism of injury is known and relevant to the encounter.