Displ subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thF

This code describes a right femur fracture located below the lesser trochanter but above the femoral condyles, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture broke through the skin (open fracture) with significant soft tissue damage (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently healing as expected during a follow-up visit.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up appointment or subsequent care related to a previously treated displaced subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur that was initially an open fracture of Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The encounter should confirm that the fracture is progressing through routine healing without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "subtrochanteric" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and that the healing is routine, not delayed or complicated.
• Confirm the original injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.