S72.001M
ICD-10-CMFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
This code signifies a nonunion of an open fracture (Type I or II) of an unspecified part of the neck of the right femur. It indicates that the initial fracture has not healed as expected, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing complication. The "subsequent encounter" aspect means this is not the initial treatment for the fracture, but rather for the nonunion.
Use this code for patients presenting with a documented nonunion of a previously treated open fracture of the right femoral neck. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing care, such as evaluation for revision surgery, conservative management of the nonunion, or monitoring of the healing process. It is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial acute treatment of the fracture.
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