Disp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of l femr, 7thH

Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture involving the growth plate (epiphysis) in the upper part of the left thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific instance refers to an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) that is now in a phase of delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a previously diagnosed open epiphyseal fracture of the proximal left femur, specifically when the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This applies to open fractures classified as Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "epiphysis (upper)" of the left femur.
Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented.
Confirm the original open fracture was classified as Type I or Type II.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.022Disp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of left femur

S72.022H(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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