Nondisp subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture in the subtrochanteric region of their right femur, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture, which was initially treated without surgical intervention or with a closed reduction, is now exhibiting delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur presents for evaluation of healing progress, and the physician documents that the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This includes follow-up appointments where imaging confirms delayed union or non-union is suspected but not yet definitively diagnosed.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "right femur" for subtrochanteric fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture is "closed" with documented "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.