Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thR

This code describes a left femoral shaft fracture that is comminuted (broken into multiple pieces) and nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and has developed malunion (healed in an incorrect position).

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open comminuted, nondisplaced fracture of the left femoral shaft that has now resulted in malunion. This applies to encounters for ongoing management, assessment of healing, or planning for corrective procedures related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the fracture type.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and that malunion is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.