Disp fx of less trochanter of r femr, 7thR

This code describes a situation where the lesser trochanter of the right femur, a bony prominence below the femoral neck, was previously fractured and is now displaced. The current encounter is for follow-up care of this open fracture, which was initially classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and has subsequently healed in an abnormal position (malunion).

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management, evaluation, or treatment of a malunited, displaced lesser trochanter fracture of the right femur. This applies when the original injury was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment phase, such as for physical therapy, re-evaluation of healing, or planning for corrective surgery.

• Always verify the laterality (right) and the specific anatomical site (lesser trochanter).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and confirms the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• This "R" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a malunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture.