Displ intertroch fx l femr, 7thE

This code signifies a left femur fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific instance refers to an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of Type I or II, indicating a relatively clean wound with minimal soft tissue damage, and the fracture is currently healing as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of Type I or II, and the healing process is progressing routinely. It would be appropriate for visits such as cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy sessions during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and "displaced intertrochanteric fracture."
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is "routine."
• This "E" encounter code is used after the initial treatment and during the active healing phase.