Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thH

This code describes a left femur shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) but remains in its normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically indicates an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II, meaning the wound is relatively small, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is not healing as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted open fracture (Type I or II) of the left femoral shaft who is experiencing delayed union. This applies after initial treatment, when the physician is monitoring healing progress and addressing the slow recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced," "comminuted," and "left femur shaft."
• Verify the encounter is for "delayed healing" of an open fracture type I or II, not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.
• Confirm laterality (left) is clearly documented.