Nondisp intertroch fx r femr, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a previously treated intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has now healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture itself was nondisplaced.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a known history of a right intertrochanteric open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has healed in an unsatisfactory alignment. This typically applies when the malunion is being addressed or monitored, or when it is impacting the patient's current clinical presentation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was nondisplaced and located in the intertrochanteric region of the right femur.