Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thF

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the greater trochanter of an unspecified femur, where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture is now healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits, such as follow-up appointments or cast changes, where the physician is monitoring the routine healing of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced open greater trochanteric fracture. It indicates that the patient is in the healing phase and no complications are noted.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and identifies the encounter as "subsequent" for routine healing.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is displaced, if there are healing complications, or for the initial encounter.