Disp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of r femr, 7thJ

Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of the right femur that was initially an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed severe open epiphyseal fracture of the right femur is being treated for delayed union. This applies when the fracture fragments are still out of alignment and healing is not progressing as expected.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "J" indicating subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
Confirm documentation specifies "displaced" and "epiphysis (upper)" of the right femur.
Ensure the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.021Disp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur

S72.021J(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