Nondisp commnt fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thE

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the femoral shaft that has not been displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (Type I or II) that is now in a subsequent phase of care and is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed open comminuted femoral shaft fracture (Type I or II) that is progressing with routine healing. It should be used when the fracture site is being monitored and managed, but no complications or delays in healing are present.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "routine healing."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, malunion, nonunion, or delayed healing.