Displ intertroch fx r femr, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a displaced fracture of the femur between the greater and lesser trochanters on the right side. The fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and has since healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific complication.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose right intertrochanteric femur fracture, initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This applies to subsequent encounters where the malunion is being addressed or monitored.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "intertrochanteric" fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the current encounter is for a malunion, not a nonunion or initial treatment.