Displaced subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture located below the lesser trochanter of the right femur that has healed in an unsatisfactory position (malunion). The fracture was initially treated non-surgically (closed treatment), and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care related to this malunion.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously treated, non-surgically managed subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur that has resulted in malunion. This applies to visits where the focus is on the consequences or treatment of the malunion, rather than the initial fracture care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right femur and subtrochanteric location.
• Verify that the initial fracture was treated as a "closed fracture" (non-surgical reduction).
• This "P" encounter character indicates subsequent care for a fracture with malunion; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without malunion.