Displ seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the thigh bone that has broken into at least three pieces, with the bone fragments no longer in their proper alignment. The patient is in a later stage of treatment for this closed fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a comminuted femoral shaft fracture that was initially treated non-surgically or surgically without an open wound, and the physician notes delayed union. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the primary focus is monitoring the slow healing of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the "shaft" and is "segmental" (comminuted).
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment.