Nondisp seg fx shaft of r femr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right femur that is broken in at least two places (segmental) but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental right femoral shaft fracture is being treated for delayed union of a closed fracture. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing care, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring, and the fracture has not yet fully healed within the expected timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "segmental," and "shaft of right femur."
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with delayed healing; verify the fracture is indeed closed and healing slowly.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.