Fx unsp part of nk of l femr, subs for clos fx w routn heal

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient with a closed fracture of an unspecified part of the neck of the left femur. At this stage, the fracture is undergoing routine healing without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed closed left femoral neck fracture that is healing as expected. Examples include routine follow-up appointments, physical therapy sessions, or imaging reviews confirming uncomplicated healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "neck" region.
Confirm the fracture is "closed" and healing is "routine" for this specific encounter.
Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.002Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur

S72.002D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-9 V54.13ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S72Fracture of femur S72.0Fracture of head and neck of femur S72.00Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur S72.001Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur