Displ intertroch fx unsp femr, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture in the intertrochanteric region of an unidentifiable femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture is not exposed to the outside environment, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced intertrochanteric fracture of an unspecified femur is seen for ongoing management, and the physician notes delayed healing of the closed fracture. This would include visits for cast changes, follow-up X-rays to assess healing progress, or discussions about continued conservative treatment or potential interventions due to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies a "subsequent encounter" for the closed fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed "displaced" and located in the "intertrochanteric" region.
• This code is for an unspecified femur; if the laterality (left or right) is known, a more specific code should be used.