Nondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thR

This code describes a subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This specific code is used during a subsequent encounter for a fracture that was initially open, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and has now healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur that has developed a malunion. This applies to situations where the initial injury involved significant soft tissue damage and contamination (Gustilo-Anderson types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The encounter is for ongoing management or evaluation of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left femur," "subtrochanteric," "nondisplaced," and "malunion."
• Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this is a specific requirement for this code.
• This is a "subsequent encounter" code, so it should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.