Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur. The original fracture was nondisplaced, and the specific femur (left or right) is not documented. This sequela could include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, or functional impairment directly attributable to the old injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a condition that is a direct consequence of a healed or resolving nondisplaced greater trochanteric fracture, and the initial injury occurred in the past. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing issues related to the fracture after the acute healing phase has passed. It is also used when the laterality of the original injury is not specified in the medical record.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced greater trochanteric fracture.
• Verify that the medical record does not specify laterality; if it does, a more specific code should be used.