Unsp fx low end r femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a fracture of the lower portion of the right thigh bone, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed, unspecified open fracture of the distal right femur (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is experiencing delayed union or non-union. This applies when the initial fracture type was not specified, and the focus of the encounter is managing the prolonged healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" or "non-union" for a subsequent encounter.
• Verify that the original fracture was an open fracture of the lower right femur, type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, even if the specific fracture pattern was not initially documented.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.