Nondisp commnt fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD

This code describes a femur fracture that involves multiple bone fragments but where the broken pieces remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is located in the main shaft of the femur, and the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This code is used during the healing phase after the initial treatment, assuming the fracture is healing without complications and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters with patients who are recovering from a comminuted, nondisplaced diaphyseal femur fracture. It specifically applies when the fracture is healing routinely and has been managed non-surgically or after initial surgical fixation, and the wound is closed. This would include office visits for cast checks, X-ray reviews showing callus formation, or physical therapy sessions during the routine healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and that healing is routine, not delayed or complicated.
• Use a more specific code if the laterality (left or right femur) is documented.