Nondisp intertroch fx l femr, 7thM

This code signifies a left femur fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters that has not shifted from its anatomical position, and is being treated for a complication where the bone fragments have failed to heal (nonunion). This specific nonunion is occurring in an open fracture, classified as Type I or Type II, indicating a break in the skin with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage. The "subsequent encounter" aspect means the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously diagnosed and treated fracture and its nonunion.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a left intertrochanteric femur fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has now developed a nonunion. This applies to situations such as follow-up appointments for surgical revision, cast changes, or monitoring of bone healing progress when nonunion is confirmed. It is appropriate when the patient is beyond the initial acute treatment phase for the fracture itself.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Verify that the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the current complication.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the nonunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture or the nonunion itself.