Unsp trochan fx unsp femr, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has an unhealed fracture of the trochanteric region of an unspecified femur, which was initially an open fracture of type I or II. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for the nonunion of this specific fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed open trochanteric fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type I or II) that has failed to heal properly. This includes scenarios such as surgical revisions, cast changes, or evaluation of healing progress for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies nonunion of an open trochanteric fracture (type I or II).
• Verify that the encounter is for ongoing care of the nonunion, not the initial treatment or a routine follow-up for a healed fracture.
• Do not use if the fracture type (I or II) or open status is not documented for the initial injury.