Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thK

This code describes a situation where the shaft of the left thigh bone has broken into multiple pieces, but the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment, and the fracture has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed comminuted, nondisplaced fracture of the left femoral shaft is being treated for a nonunion. This includes scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy, or surgical planning for the nonunion, provided the fracture was initially closed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "comminuted," and "shaft of left femur."
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and specifically addresses the nonunion of a closed fracture.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.