Disp fx of greater trochanter of l femr, 7thQ

This code describes a specific type of healing complication following a displaced fracture of the greater trochanter in the left femur. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that the bone has healed in a misaligned or unsatisfactory position (malunion). This is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is being seen for ongoing management of this malunion, not the initial injury.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained an open, displaced fracture of the left femoral greater trochanter and is now presenting with evidence of malunion. This would apply to scenarios such as evaluating the extent of malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing pain and functional limitations resulting from the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the healing complication, not nonunion.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and the specific anatomical site (greater trochanter).
• Confirm the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" to align with the code's specificity.