Displ intertroch fx r femr, 7thM

This code signifies a right femur fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as Type I or II, and the bone has failed to heal properly after initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur that was initially an open Type I or II fracture, and the physician documents nonunion. This would include visits for ongoing management, evaluation of nonunion, or planning for further intervention due to the lack of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right femur.
• Verify the original fracture was an open Type I or II; this code is not for closed fractures or other open fracture types.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only, not the initial treatment of the fracture.