Displ intertroch fx r femr, 7thF

This code signifies a right femur fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up encounter for an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues were significantly compromised, and the fracture is now healing routinely.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's follow-up visit for a previously treated displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur that was initially an open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is appropriate when the fracture is progressing as expected towards union without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically intertrochanteric and on the right femur.
• Confirm the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was documented in the initial encounter.