Oth fx shaft of right femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture located in the shaft of the right femur, excluding the condyles or neck, that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. The fracture itself was a closed injury, meaning there was no open wound communicating with the fracture site. The patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing process.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a right femoral shaft fracture that is not healing at the expected rate, and the initial injury was closed. This applies to situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring for nonunion, after the initial acute phase. It is appropriate for subsequent visits focused on managing the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the right femur shaft.
• Verify the original fracture was closed; if open, a different code would be required.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the same fracture would use a different seventh character.