Nondisp subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thE

This code describes a fracture of the femur located below the lesser trochanter on the right leg, which has not shifted from its original position. It specifically applies when the fracture is an open fracture of type I or II, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture, and the bone is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur. It is used when the initial injury was an open fracture (Gustilo type I or II) and the healing process is progressing routinely. This code would be selected for subsequent visits after the initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "subtrochanteric" for accurate site and displacement.
• Verify the fracture was initially classified as an open fracture type I or II and that healing is routine.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.