Disp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture of the greater trochanter, a bony prominence on the upper part of the femur. The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal alignment, but is now healing routinely without complications. The specific side (left or right) of the femur is not documented.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced greater trochanter fracture of an unspecified femur is receiving routine follow-up care. This includes visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy during the normal healing period of a closed fracture.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "unspecified femur" if the laterality is not explicitly stated.
• Verify that the encounter is for routine healing of a closed fracture, not an open one or one with delayed/nonunion.
• Confirm that the fracture was initially displaced, even if it has since been reduced.