Displ subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thR

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the femur below the lesser trochanter but above the shaft, specifically on the right side. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being treated in a subsequent encounter, with the added complication of malunion (improper healing alignment).

Apply this code for follow-up care of a patient who previously sustained a severe open subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur and is now presenting with evidence of malunion. This would include encounters for assessment, treatment planning, or ongoing management of the poorly healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" femur and "subtrochanteric" location.
• Verify that the initial fracture was indeed an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that malunion is explicitly documented.
• Always sequence this code with any associated external cause codes and codes for complications or procedures performed during the encounter.