Oth fx shaft of r femr, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the shaft of the right femur that is not otherwise specified as a specific type (e.g., spiral, transverse). It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture of either Type I or Type II, and the patient is currently experiencing delayed healing of this fracture.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open Type I or II fracture of the right femoral shaft is presenting with evidence of delayed bone healing. This would apply when the fracture has not united within the expected timeframe for this type of injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" and not nonunion or malunion, as these have different codes.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open Type I or II; other open fracture types or closed fractures would use different codes.
• Confirm the fracture location is the shaft of the right femur and not the neck, trochanteric, or supracondylar regions.