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

This code signifies a fracture of the left femur, specifically in the intertrochanteric region, which has not shifted out of alignment. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected without surgical intervention.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose left intertrochanteric femur fracture was initially treated non-surgically, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms the fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position but are not healing at the anticipated rate. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the focus is on managing the delayed healing of the closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "left" femur.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• Confirm the fracture was treated "closed" (non-surgically) to differentiate from open treatment or nonunion.