Nondisp subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thR

This code describes a subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) but is now healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are in their anatomical alignment despite the malunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously open, subtrochanteric right femur fracture that has healed improperly. This applies when the malunion is the primary focus of the current encounter, such as for evaluation of pain, limited range of motion, or planning for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify the fracture is indeed "nondisplaced" at the time of the encounter.
• This code is for a "subsequent encounter," so it should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.