Displaced subtrochnt fx l femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

Displaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the subtrochanteric region of their left femur that is no longer in proper alignment. The fracture has failed to heal completely, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment after the initial management of the closed fracture.

When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for a patient with a previously treated closed subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur that has developed a nonunion. This includes visits for ongoing management, evaluation of nonunion, or planning for further intervention such as revision surgery.

Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "subtrochanteric" location.
Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and the fracture is documented as "closed" and with "nonunion."
Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for malunion, which is a different complication.

AI-generated reference. Verify against official guidelines.

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S72Fracture of femur S72.0Fracture of head and neck of femur S72.00Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur S72.001Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur S72.001A