Disp fx of less trochanter of l femr, 7thP

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the lesser trochanter of the left femur that is currently undergoing treatment for a malunion. A malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or misaligned position. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific complication.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being managed for a malunion of a previously treated displaced lesser trochanter fracture of the left femur. This includes visits for assessment, monitoring, or planning further interventions related to the malunion. It would not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture or for routine follow-up of a well-healed fracture.

• Always confirm the laterality (left femur) and the specific anatomical site (lesser trochanter).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the encounter is "subsequent" to the initial fracture treatment.
• Pair with appropriate external cause codes if the cause of the original fracture is relevant to the current encounter.