Nondisp subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a right femur fracture below the lesser trochanter, which was initially nondisplaced, and is now being treated for a malunion. A malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or misaligned position. This encounter is for ongoing management of this healed but improperly aligned fracture.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment related to a previously sustained nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur that has healed with malunion. This would include scenarios such as planning for corrective surgery, monitoring the malunion, or managing symptoms arising from the malunion. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the fracture, once malunion has been identified.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right femur and subtrochanteric location.
• Verify that the original fracture was nondisplaced; if displaced, a different code would be appropriate.
• This "P" subsequent encounter seventh character is used for complications of healing, such as malunion or nonunion.