Displ commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thD

This code describes a complex fracture of the main part of the left thigh bone, where the bone has broken into multiple fragments and is out of its normal alignment. This specific encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, which is being treated without surgery and is progressing as expected.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing conservative management for a comminuted, displaced shaft fracture of the left femur. This applies when the fracture is healing routinely and no complications are noted during the subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "shaft" to differentiate from other femoral fracture locations.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that the fracture is "closed" with "routine healing."
• Do not use this code if the fracture is open, experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.