Nondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thJ

This code describes a fracture located below the lesser trochanter of the left femur that has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture with significant soft tissue damage (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur. It is crucial that the initial injury was an open fracture of a severe type and that the physician's documentation explicitly states delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC."
• Confirm the physician's assessment of "delayed healing" is clearly documented.