Displ commnt fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a complex fracture involving the shaft of the femur, where the bone is broken into multiple fragments and the pieces are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for an initial open fracture (Type I or II) that has healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, such as rehabilitation, physical therapy, or surgical correction, of a previously sustained open comminuted femoral shaft fracture that has healed with an unacceptable alignment. This indicates a complication of the initial healing process requiring further medical attention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture, type I or II, as documented in the patient's history.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.