Disp fx of greater trochanter of r femr, 7thN

Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a nonunion of a displaced fracture of the greater trochanter of the right femur, specifically when the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. Nonunion indicates that the bone has failed to heal completely after a previous attempt.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documentation of ongoing treatment for a right greater trochanteric fracture that has not healed, following an initial severe open injury. It is used during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture, when nonunion is confirmed and being managed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status.
Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture of Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture is of the greater trochanter of the right femur.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.111Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of right femur

S72.111N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S72Fracture of femur S72.0Fracture of head and neck of femur S72.00Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur S72.001Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur S72.001AFracture of unsp part of neck of right femur, init