Nondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thM

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture located below the lesser trochanter of the left femur. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of type I or II, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously treated open subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur (Gustilo-Anderson type I or II) that has not united. This would include situations where the patient is undergoing ongoing management, evaluation for revision surgery, or treatment for the nonunion itself.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Confirm the fracture is an "open fracture type I or II" and that the encounter is for "nonunion" in a subsequent phase of care.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.