Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r femr, 7thE

This code describes a fracture of the main part of the right thigh bone that has broken into multiple pieces but remains in its normal anatomical position. This particular encounter is for follow-up care of an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) of either Type I or II, and the fracture is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient's follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted open fracture of the right femoral shaft. It signifies that the fracture is progressing through routine healing stages after initial treatment. This would be used after the initial acute care phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and that the original injury was an open fracture (Type I or II).
• Confirm that healing is progressing routinely, without complications like delayed union or nonunion.