Displ seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left femur that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and is out of alignment (displaced). It specifically indicates that the skin was broken (open fracture, Type I or II) and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the bone is healing as expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed open segmental fracture of the left femoral shaft. This includes scenarios where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring of fracture healing, and the healing process is progressing routinely without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "segmental" and "displaced" affecting the "shaft" of the "left femur."
• Confirm the open fracture type is documented as Type I or II according to Gustilo-Anderson classification.