Displ commnt fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thH

This code signifies a complex break in the main part of the thigh bone that has shifted out of alignment and shattered into multiple pieces. It specifically applies when the initial injury involved an open wound (Type I or II) and the bone is not healing as expected during a follow-up visit.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously sustained open comminuted femoral shaft fracture (Gustilo Type I or II) where the fracture fragments are displaced, and the healing process is prolonged beyond the typical timeframe. This would be used during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture, Gustilo Type I or II.
• Confirm the fracture is of the shaft of the femur and is both displaced and comminuted.