Disp fx of less trochanter of l femr, 7thK

This code describes a situation where a patient has a displaced fracture of the lesser trochanter of their left femur, and the fracture has not healed properly (nonunion). This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this unhealed fracture, and the fracture itself is not exposed to the outside environment.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, displaced, closed fracture of the left femoral lesser trochanter that has failed to unite. This includes visits for ongoing management, evaluation of nonunion, or preparation for further intervention (e.g., surgery for nonunion).

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left lesser trochanter.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "closed" for this specific code.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.