Disp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thP

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the greater trochanter, a bony prominence on the upper part of the thigh bone. The fracture was initially closed (skin intact) and has subsequently healed in an imperfect alignment, known as malunion. This indicates an ongoing management phase for a healing complication.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a malunited closed fracture of the greater trochanter of an unspecified femur. This includes follow-up appointments for monitoring, physical therapy, or discussions regarding potential corrective procedures for the malunion. It should be used when the initial fracture treatment has concluded, and the focus is now on the complication of malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "greater trochanter" and "closed fracture."
• Verify that this is a "subsequent encounter" and not an initial treatment or active healing phase without malunion.
• If the laterality (left or right femur) is known, a more specific code should be used.