Nondisp intertroch fx l femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code signifies a left femur fracture located between the greater and lesser trochanters, which has not displaced from its original position. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion), and the encounter is for ongoing management of this specific issue.

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who has a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur that is now complicated by nonunion. This applies when the patient is receiving continued care, such as monitoring, medication adjustments, or planning for further intervention due to the lack of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "intertrochanteric" for the left femur.
• Verify that the encounter is for the management of the nonunion, not the initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.
• Always sequence this code with an external cause code if the fracture was due to an injury.