Nondisp fx of less trochanter of r femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right femoral lesser trochanter fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical alignment despite the previous open injury and current malunion.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously treated open fracture of the right femoral lesser trochanter that has healed with a malunion. This would apply to situations such as physical therapy for functional deficits related to the malunion, follow-up imaging to assess the malunion, or discussions regarding potential corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Verify the laterality (right femur) and the specific anatomical site (lesser trochanter).
• This "Q" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a malunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture.