Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thN

This code signifies a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur that has not shifted from its original position, where the bone has broken through the skin (open fracture types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The patient is in a later stage of care, and the fracture has failed to heal properly, indicating nonunion.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for an open greater trochanteric fracture that was initially severe (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has subsequently developed nonunion. This is used for patients who have already received initial treatment for the fracture and are now being managed for the complication of nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "greater trochanter" for accurate site and displacement.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the reason for the encounter.
• Confirm the original open fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.