Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femur, init

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the prominent bony protrusion at the top of the thigh bone (femur), specifically the greater trochanter, without any significant displacement of the bone fragments. The fracture is located on an unspecified side of the body.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the greater trochanter, where the injury is managed without surgical intervention that exposes the fracture site. It is used when the laterality of the injury (left or right) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "greater trochanter" to support this specific code.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this particular fracture.
• Do not use if the fracture is displaced, involves other parts of the femur, or if laterality is specified.