Displ commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thQ

This code describes a complex fracture of the main part of the left thigh bone that has broken into multiple pieces and is no longer in its correct anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up visit for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type I or II, and the bone fragments have healed in an undesirable or incorrect position.

This code is used when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management of a previously sustained, displaced, comminuted open fracture of the left femoral shaft, where the fracture has healed with malunion. This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, such as for evaluation of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or ongoing physical therapy.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "shaft" to differentiate from other femoral fracture locations.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) and the presence of malunion are clearly documented.
• This "Q" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a malunion, not initial treatment or routine healing.