Nondisp intertroch fx l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture between the greater and lesser trochanters of the left femur, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is currently healing as expected without complications, and the treatment involves non-surgical management.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur is receiving routine follow-up care. This includes visits for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations during the routine healing phase, or imaging to monitor expected bone consolidation.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture undergoing routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed intertrochanteric, distinguishing it from subtrochanteric or femoral neck fractures.