Disp fx of less trochanter of l femr, 7thH

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the lesser trochanter on the left femur that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now in a phase of delayed healing. The lesser trochanter is a bony prominence on the medial side of the upper femur, serving as an attachment point for the iliopsoas muscle. "Displaced" indicates that the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed open fracture (Type I or II) of the left lesser trochanter, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing rehabilitation, wound care, or further diagnostic evaluation due to the delayed union of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II of the left lesser trochanter.
• Verify laterality (left femur) and the specific anatomical site (lesser trochanter) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use the appropriate initial encounter code for the first presentation of the fracture.