Oth fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral shaft that is not specified as to its exact location on the shaft, which was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The current encounter is for follow-up care, and the fracture is exhibiting delayed healing, meaning it is not progressing towards union at the expected rate.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated open femoral shaft fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) where the specific location on the shaft is not documented, and the physician notes or documents that the fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This applies to situations where the initial treatment has occurred, and the patient is now being managed for the ongoing healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" and the initial fracture was an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Verify the fracture location is documented as "shaft" but no further specificity (e.g., proximal, mid, distal) is provided.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific delayed healing scenario would use a different code.