Displ intertroch fx l femr, 7thF

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur, which was displaced at the time of injury. The fracture was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is currently healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is being monitored for routine healing. This includes follow-up appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the expected healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
• Verify the fracture was indeed an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for encounters where healing is delayed or complicated.