Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thM

This code signifies a complex fracture of the main part of the left thigh bone, where the bone has broken into multiple pieces but the fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up visit for a fracture that was initially open (meaning the skin was broken) and has failed to heal properly.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open comminuted fracture of the left femoral shaft (Type I or II) presents with evidence of nonunion. This would typically be used during follow-up appointments, physical therapy sessions, or further surgical planning for the non-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the fracture type.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the reason for the visit.
• Confirm the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" of the left femur shaft.