Displ commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thR

This code describes a previously treated, severely fragmented fracture of the shaft of the left thigh bone that is now healing in an unsatisfactory position (malunion). The original injury was an open fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, and was classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a malunion of a comminuted left femoral shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would apply when assessing the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing complications related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the original fracture was indeed an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for nonunion; separate codes exist for those scenarios.