Displ seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thN

This code signifies a complex femoral shaft fracture that has broken into multiple segments and is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifically indicates an open fracture (bone exposed through the skin) of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has failed to heal after an initial treatment, resulting in nonunion.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated, severely open, segmental, and displaced femoral shaft fracture that has not united. This applies when the patient is undergoing further management for the nonunion, such as revision surgery, bone grafting, or prolonged immobilization. It is appropriate for encounters after the initial acute treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and that "nonunion" is confirmed.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.