Disp fx of lesser trochanter of right femur, init

This code signifies a break in the lesser trochanter, a small bony prominence on the upper inner part of the right thigh bone, where the fractured pieces are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This injury is typically caused by significant trauma or, less commonly, by avulsion in older adults or athletes.

Apply this code when documenting an initial diagnosis of a displaced lesser trochanter fracture of the right femur that has not yet received definitive treatment. This is appropriate for the initial hospital visit, emergency department encounter, or first physician office visit for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right femur" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is "initial" and the fracture is "closed" (skin intact).
• Look for associated documentation of the mechanism of injury to support the diagnosis.