Nondisp subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thM

This code signifies a fracture located below the lesser trochanter of the right femur that has not shifted from its original position. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin, classified as Type I or II), and the bone is now failing to heal properly.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur. It is used when the initial fracture was open (Type I or II) and there is documented evidence of nonunion, meaning the bone fragments are not mending as expected.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "subtrochanteric" for the right femur.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter addresses "nonunion."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.