Disp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur that has shifted out of its normal alignment, where the specific femur (left or right) is not documented. The patient is in a later phase of treatment for this fracture, and the bone fragments have failed to heal together properly, despite the skin remaining intact over the fracture site.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced greater trochanteric fracture, for which the laterality was not specified, presents with evidence of nonunion. This applies when the fracture site is not exposed to the external environment. This code would be appropriate for documenting ongoing management of the nonunion, such as planning for revision surgery or continued conservative treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is "closed."
• Verify that the documentation does not specify laterality (left or right femur); otherwise, a more specific code should be used.
• This "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion.