Displ intertroch fx l femr, 7thH

This code signifies a left femur fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters, which has shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially open (meaning the bone broke through the skin or was exposed to the outside environment, classified as Type I or II) and is now being treated during a subsequent encounter due to delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits or hospital admissions where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur. The key criteria for its use are the initial open nature of the fracture (Type I or II) and documentation of delayed healing during the current encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "displaced" intertrochanteric fracture.
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or if the fracture is healing normally or nonunion is documented.