Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r femr, 7thN

This code describes a non-displaced comminuted fracture of the shaft of the right femur that has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion. The fracture was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and communication with the external environment. This specific code is used for a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for this ongoing condition.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for continued treatment, evaluation, or management of a previously sustained open comminuted right femoral shaft fracture that has not united. This would include scenarios such as surgical intervention for nonunion, casting changes, or follow-up imaging to assess healing progress (or lack thereof). This code is appropriate when the initial injury occurred some time ago and the focus of the current encounter is the persistent nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status.
• Verify the original fracture was an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC; if not, a different nonunion code may be more appropriate.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for current treatments or complications related to the nonunion.