Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of r femr, 7thP

This code signifies a right-sided fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur that was initially nondisplaced but is now being treated during a subsequent encounter. The fracture has healed in an imperfect alignment, known as malunion, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed).

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits or ongoing treatment for a patient who previously sustained a nondisplaced right greater trochanteric fracture. It specifically applies when imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed with a noticeable deformity or misalignment. This code would be used when the malunion is the primary focus of the encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "greater trochanter."
• Confirm the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "malunion" is documented as the outcome of the closed fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment, nonunion, or open fractures.