Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thR

This code describes a specific type of femoral shaft fracture on the left side, characterized by a segmental pattern and no displacement, which has subsequently healed with malunion. It specifies an initial open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and potential contamination at the time of injury. The malunion signifies that the fracture has healed in an anatomically incorrect position.

Use this code for patients presenting with a documented malunion of a previously treated segmental, nondisplaced shaft fracture of the left femur. The original injury must have been classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate when the patient is receiving ongoing care for the consequences of the malunion, such as pain, functional limitation, or planning for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing" as these have different codes.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC; if not, a different code for a closed or unspecified open fracture with malunion would be appropriate.
• Confirm the fracture is of the "shaft" and "segmental" type, and on the "left" femur, as laterality and fracture type are critical for accurate coding.