Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of r femr, 7thC

This code signifies a break in the prominent bony projection on the upper part of the right thigh bone, specifically the greater trochanter, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It indicates that the fracture is exposed to the outside environment through a significant wound, classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and this is the initial treatment for the injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed right greater trochanteric fracture that has not undergone previous definitive treatment. The fracture must be documented as nondisplaced and clearly described as an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the initial hospital stay or outpatient visit where the fracture is first evaluated and treated.

• Confirm documentation specifies "nondisplaced" for the greater trochanteric fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the physician's notes.
• Ensure this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury to justify the "initial encounter" designation.