Nondisp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of l femr, 7thK

Nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of the left femur that is not healing properly (nonunion). The fracture was previously treated and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing complication.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is being managed for a nonunion of a previously treated, non-displaced epiphyseal fracture of the upper left femur. This includes visits for monitoring, further diagnostic imaging, or planning for interventions related to the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
Verify the fracture location is the "upper" epiphysis of the "left femur."
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.025Nondisp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of left femur

S72.025K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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