Nondisp commnt fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thG

This code describes a femur fracture that involves multiple bone fragments but where the bone ends remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific instance refers to a follow-up visit for a closed fracture that is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted femoral shaft fracture is presenting for ongoing management, and the physician documents delayed healing of the closed fracture. This would typically be used after the initial treatment phase, during the recovery period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and explicitly states "delayed healing" of a "closed fracture."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally or with nonunion/malunion.