Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of r femr, 7thQ

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the prominent bony knob on the upper part of their right thigh bone (femur) that is not out of alignment. This specific code is used when the initial injury was an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of type I or II, and the bone is now healing in a deformed or misaligned way.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously sustained open fracture (Type I or II) of the right greater trochanter that is now demonstrating malunion. This applies to ongoing care, such as monitoring healing, planning for corrective surgery, or managing complications related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur," "greater trochanter," "nondisplaced," and "malunion."
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type I or II to justify the "Q" seventh character.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.