Displ subtrochnt fx unsp femr, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture located in the subtrochanteric region of the femur, which is the area just below the lesser trochanter. The fracture fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment (displaced), and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for a fracture that was initially treated without surgical exposure (closed). Furthermore, the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing management for a displaced subtrochanteric femoral fracture that was initially treated non-surgically. It specifically applies when the physician documents delayed healing, indicating the fracture is not consolidating at the anticipated rate. This would be used after the initial treatment phase and before definitive healing or nonunion is established.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "subtrochanteric" for the fracture site.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted by the provider.
• Confirm the initial treatment was for a "closed fracture" (without an open wound communicating with the fracture site).