Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of r femr, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the prominent bony knob on the upper part of their right thigh bone (femur), specifically the greater trochanter. The fracture fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced), but the bone has failed to heal after an initial open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type I or II.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient's previously treated open fracture of the right greater trochanter, initially classified as Type I or II, has not healed and is now considered a nonunion. This applies to ongoing care, such as monitoring, further imaging, or planning for additional interventions due to the persistent nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "greater trochanter" for the right femur.
• Verify that the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter addresses a "nonunion."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for malunion (healed in an incorrect position).