Disp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of unsp femr, 7thP

Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of an unspecified femur that is currently healing with an abnormal alignment (malunion). This indicates a previous injury that is now being managed in a follow-up setting.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for a patient presenting for ongoing care of a previously diagnosed and treated closed epiphyseal fracture of the upper femur, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms malunion. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, such as for evaluation of healing progress or planning for corrective procedures.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for a closed fracture.
Verify the fracture location is the upper epiphysis of the femur.
Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion, which has a separate code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.023Disp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unsp femur

S72.023P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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