Oth fx shaft of l femr, 7thH

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the shaft of their left thigh bone, and the skin was broken at the time of the injury (an open fracture, specifically Type I or II). The fracture is not healing as expected, indicating a delayed union, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed open shaft fracture of the left femur (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) that is exhibiting delayed healing. This would include office visits, clinic appointments, or hospital admissions focused on managing the delayed union, such as monitoring, physical therapy, or preparation for further intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture of the femoral shaft.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and the fracture is specifically of the "shaft."
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.