Nondisp fx of less trochanter of r femr, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the lesser trochanter on their right femur that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This specific encounter is for the ongoing management of a previously sustained open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now healing incorrectly, resulting in malunion.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a right lesser trochanteric fracture that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture is currently healing in a misaligned position. This applies to subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where the focus is on addressing the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "lesser trochanter" to differentiate from other femoral fracture sites.
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit and that the original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, with current evidence of malunion.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for closed fractures, or if the fracture is healing correctly.