Nondisp intertroch fx unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a non-displaced fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters of an unspecified femur, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now being treated during a subsequent encounter due to delayed healing. The fracture fragments are still in their anatomical position, but the bone union is progressing slower than expected.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open intertrochanteric fracture (Type I or II) of an unspecified femur that has not displaced, but the healing process is prolonged. This applies when the physician documents delayed union or non-union is a concern, but the fracture is still considered to be healing, albeit slowly.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "subsequent encounter" for an "open fracture type I or II" with "delayed healing."
• Verify the laterality of the femur is not specified in the medical record to justify "unspecified femur."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that have achieved normal healing.