Nondisp intertroch fx r femur, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a right femur fracture between the greater and lesser trochanters that was initially nondisplaced, but is now healing incorrectly (malunion). This encounter is for ongoing care of this previously diagnosed and treated fracture.

Use this code for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or further treatment related to a right intertrochanteric fracture that has developed malunion. This applies when the fracture is no longer acute and the patient is receiving care for the complication of improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right femur.
• Verify the fracture was initially nondisplaced and located in the intertrochanteric region.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.