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

This code signifies a fracture located in the shaft of the left femur, excluding specific types like intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric, or supracondylar. The fracture is currently in a subsequent phase of care, meaning the initial treatment has occurred, and the bone is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a left femoral shaft fracture that was initially closed, and the physician has determined that the healing process is delayed. This would be used for encounters where the focus is on managing the delayed union of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed left femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is specifically the shaft of the femur and on the left side.