Displ seg fx shaft of l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left femur that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. The "G" suffix indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this closed fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed closed, displaced segmental fracture of the left femoral shaft is experiencing delayed union. This would apply during ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or follow-up imaging, when the fracture has not healed within the anticipated timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• The "G" suffix is crucial and indicates delayed healing for a subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different seventh character.