Displ intertroch fx unsp femr, 7thF

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a break in the upper part of the thigh bone, specifically between the greater and lesser trochanters, where the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. The original injury was an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken, and it was a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now healing as expected.

Use this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up care of a previously treated displaced intertrochanteric femur fracture that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This applies when the fracture is progressing through its normal healing stages without complications. This code would be appropriate for clinic visits, cast changes, or imaging reviews during the routine healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and an "intertrochanteric" fracture of the femur.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.