Unsp trochan fx unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the trochanteric region of the femur, where the specific type of trochanteric fracture (e.g., intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric) is not documented. It specifically applies to an open fracture (Type I or II) that is experiencing delayed healing during a subsequent encounter.

Use this code for follow-up visits when a patient is receiving ongoing care for an open trochanteric fracture of the femur, and the medical record indicates delayed healing. This code is appropriate when the initial fracture type within the trochanteric region was not specified, and the open nature of the fracture was classified as Type I or II.

• Requires documentation of "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
• Ensure the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the trochanteric fracture type was "unspecified."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.