Nondisp intertroch fx l femr, 7thF

This code describes a left hip fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was an open injury of a severe nature (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently in the routine healing phase during a follow-up visit.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed and treated nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur. The initial injury must have been an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current encounter signifies that the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for laterality.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC; this specific "F" seventh character is only for those types.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing; use different seventh characters for initial care or delayed/nonunion healing.