Displ intertroch fx unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur, which is out of its normal alignment. This specific instance refers to a subsequent encounter for a fracture that was initially open (meaning the skin was broken) and is now experiencing delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced intertrochanteric fracture of an unspecified femur, initially classified as an open fracture type I or II, is presenting with delayed healing. This applies when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the fracture's healing process, but it is not progressing as expected.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not an initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed intertrochanteric and displaced; laterality of the femur is unspecified.