Nondisp intertroch fx unsp femr, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur, which has not shifted out of alignment. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the treatment involves non-surgical management.

Apply this code when a patient presents for a routine follow-up visit after initial treatment for a nondisplaced intertrochanteric femur fracture. This includes appointments for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor normal bone healing progress. It signifies that the fracture is closed and healing without any setbacks.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "intertrochanteric" for accurate code selection.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/complicated healing.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different code.