Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thP

This code describes a left femur fracture located in the shaft, where the bone is broken into multiple fragments but the pieces remain in their anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this closed fracture, and a malunion (healing in an unsatisfactory position) has occurred.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted shaft fracture of the left femur is being treated for a malunion. This applies when the fracture was initially closed and the current encounter focuses on managing the improperly healed bone.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left femur shaft.
• Verify the fracture was initially closed and is now in a subsequent encounter phase.
• Confirm the fracture is comminuted and nondisplaced; other fracture types or displacement require different codes.