Fx unsp prt of nk of unsp femr, 7thE

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a fracture located in an unspecified part of the femoral neck, where the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type I or II. The patient is currently experiencing routine healing of this open fracture.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving ongoing care for an open femoral neck fracture (Type I or II) that is healing without complications. It should be used after the initial treatment of the fracture has occurred and the patient is in the recovery phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
Verify the fracture type was documented as Type I or II for the initial open fracture.
Confirm the fracture location is unspecified within the femoral neck.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.009Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur

S72.009E(current)

Crosswalks

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 S72.001AFracture of unsp part of neck of right femur, init