Unsp trochan fx right femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a fracture in the trochanteric region of their right femur, where the specific type of trochanteric fracture (e.g., intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric) was not documented. Crucially, the fracture has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the ongoing management of an unhealed, closed trochanteric fracture of the right femur when the initial fracture type was not specified. This includes scenarios where the patient is receiving treatment for the nonunion, such as bone stimulation, revision surgery planning, or monitoring of the unhealed fracture. It would also be used for follow-up appointments after an intervention for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is of the right femur and the specific trochanteric type is not documented.