Nondisp intertroch fx unsp femr, 7thG

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur, which has not shifted from its original position. The fracture is being managed non-surgically or without an open incision, and the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing care of a closed, nondisplaced intertrochanteric femoral fracture that is demonstrating delayed union. This would include situations where imaging shows incomplete healing beyond the expected timeframe, but the fracture fragments remain aligned.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically intertrochanteric and not subtrochanteric or femoral neck.