Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thK

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the greater trochanter of an unknown femur, which was initially treated as a closed fracture. The current encounter is for ongoing management because the fracture has not healed properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated closed, nondisplaced greater trochanteric fracture of an unspecified femur is being evaluated or managed for a confirmed nonunion. This includes scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy, or surgical planning for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the greater trochanter and not another part of the femur.
• Confirm the laterality (left or right femur) is not specified in the medical record to justify "unspecified femur."