Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture in the middle section of their left thigh bone, which broke into multiple pieces but remained in its normal anatomical position. The initial injury was an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken, and it is now healing without complications.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture (Type I or II) of the left femoral shaft is presenting for routine follow-up care, and the fracture is progressing toward healing as expected. This includes visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy assessments during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed "nondisplaced" and "segmental" and located in the "shaft" of the "left femur."
• Do not use for initial treatment or if complications (e.g., delayed healing, nonunion, infection) are present.