Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of r femr, 7thF

This code describes a fracture of the prominent bony knob on the upper part of the right thigh bone (femur) that has not shifted from its normal position. This specific code is used when the fracture is an open type (meaning the bone broke through the skin) classified as IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced open greater trochanteric fracture of the right femur, specifically when the open fracture was initially classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. It indicates that the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "greater trochanter" for the right femur.
• Verify the initial open fracture type was IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and that the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for encounters with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.