Displ subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a right femur fracture located below the lesser trochanter but above the femoral shaft, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific instance involves an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and is being treated during a subsequent encounter due to improper healing that has resulted in malunion.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur (Type I or II) that has healed in a misaligned position. This applies to situations where the malunion is being addressed, monitored, or is a complicating factor in ongoing treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "subtrochanteric" location.
• Verify the fracture was initially an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter addresses "malunion."
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.