Nondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thQ

This code describes a fracture in the subtrochanteric region of the left femur that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II severity, and that it is now healing incorrectly, resulting in malunion.

Use this code for a patient who is receiving ongoing care for a previously sustained open subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur, where the fracture fragments are currently nondisplaced, but the bone is healing in an anatomically incorrect position. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, cast changes, or other treatments related to the malunion of this specific fracture type.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "malunion."
• This is a subsequent encounter code; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.