Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thF

This code describes a left femur fracture that involves a segment of the shaft, meaning the break occurs in at least two places within the shaft, creating a free-floating segment. The fracture is "nondisplaced," indicating the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific code is for a subsequent encounter where the fracture is an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is healing routinely.

This code is used when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture of the left femoral shaft (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is seen for follow-up care, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications. This applies to visits for cast changes, wound care, or routine radiographic assessment during the healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for the shaft of the left femur.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented.
• Confirm "routine healing" is indicated; if healing is delayed, nonunion, or malunion, a different seventh character would be required.