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

This code signifies a fracture located below the lesser trochanter of the left femur that has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is healing slower than expected without an open wound.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, non-displaced subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur. This is appropriate when the physician documents delayed healing of the closed fracture during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that "delayed healing" of a "closed fracture" is explicitly stated.
• Do not use for initial encounters, malunion, nonunion, or open fractures.