Nondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the lesser trochanter of the femur that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The injury is located in an unspecified femur (left or right is not documented), and the patient is in a phase of treatment where the fracture is healing slower than expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced lesser trochanteric fracture who is experiencing delayed union. This is appropriate when the fracture has not yet fully consolidated, and the patient is receiving ongoing management for the healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "lesser trochanter" to support this specific fracture type.
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing of a closed fracture.
• Verify that the laterality (left or right femur) is truly unspecified in the medical record before assigning this code.