Unsp fracture of right femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a right femur fracture where the specific location (e.g., shaft, neck) is not documented, and the patient is in the healing phase following initial treatment. Crucially, the fracture is closed (skin intact), and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously treated, unspecified closed right femur fracture is experiencing delayed union. This applies when the physician is monitoring the healing progress and notes that it is not proceeding at the anticipated rate.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed right femur fracture.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the laterality is specified as "right" in the medical record.