Nondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the lesser trochanter of an unspecified femur that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now healing routinely. The fracture itself is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open lesser trochanter fracture that is healing as expected. It would be used when the initial injury was an open fracture, and the current encounter focuses on routine follow-up, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or monitoring healing progress.

• Ensure the documentation specifies an "unspecified femur" and an "open fracture type I or II" for the initial injury.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and that healing is described as "routine."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.