Displ intertroch fx l femr, 7thM

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 involves an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and is being treated for a failure of the bone to heal properly after an initial treatment.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient with a previously treated, but now unhealed, displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the open nature (Type I or II) and nonunion are the focus of the current treatment plan.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and fracture type.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care of an open fracture (Type I or II) with confirmed nonunion, not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healed fracture.
• Always review operative reports and physician notes for explicit mention of nonunion and the Gustilo-Anderson classification for open fractures.