Disp fx of less trochanter of l femr, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the lesser trochanter, a bony prominence on the upper part of the left thigh bone, where the fractured fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and is classified as Type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification, indicating a relatively clean wound with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the lesser trochanter of the left femur, and the medical record clearly indicates an open fracture classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. This code is appropriate for the acute phase of treatment, including surgical repair or initial stabilization.

• Confirm laterality (left femur) and displacement are explicitly documented.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (Type I or II) for the open fracture.
• Ensure this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.