Nondisp subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thF

This code describes a fracture of the right femur located below the lesser trochanter but above the femoral shaft, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific code is used during the healing phase of an open fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, and the injury was classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) with expected routine healing progression.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced subtrochanteric open fracture of the right femur. This is appropriate when the wound is healing without complications and the fracture is progressing as expected. It signifies a subsequent visit for management of the healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "subtrochanteric" for accurate code selection.
• Confirm the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture and that healing is routine.
• Use this code only for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.