S72.001B
ICD-10-CMFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
This code signifies a break in an unspecified part of the neck of the right femur that has broken through the skin, classified as an open fracture type I or II. This injury is typically the result of significant trauma and requires immediate medical attention.
Apply this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with an open fracture of the right femoral neck, where the specific location within the neck is not documented, and the open wound is classified as Gustilo-Anderson type I or II. This code is appropriate for the acute phase of treatment.
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