Disp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a break in the greater trochanter, a prominent bony projection at the top of the femur (thigh bone), where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the greater trochanter, typically resulting from a fall or direct trauma. It is used when the fracture has not broken through the skin and the patient is receiving their first treatment for this injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "greater trochanter" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures require a different code.