Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur, init

This code signifies a fracture located in the subtrochanteric region of the right femur, meaning below the lesser trochanter but above the femoral shaft. The fracture fragments are in their anatomical position without significant displacement. This specific code is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact over the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right subtrochanteric femur fracture that imaging confirms as nondisplaced. This is appropriate for the acute phase of care, including initial diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment planning. It would be used for patients undergoing non-surgical or surgical management of this specific fracture type.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "right femur" to support this code.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site) before assigning this code.