Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thM

This code signifies a left femur shaft fracture that is broken in at least two places (segmental) but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II severity, and the fracture has failed to heal properly in a subsequent encounter.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture (Type I or II) of the left femoral shaft is being treated for nonunion. This applies when the physician documents that the fracture has not healed as expected and further intervention or management for the nonunion is being provided.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced," "segmental," "shaft of left femur," and "nonunion."
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type I or II; if not, a different subsequent encounter code for nonunion would be appropriate.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.