Displ midcervical fx unsp femr, 7thF

Displaced midcervical fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture in the middle portion of the femoral neck, where the bone has broken through the skin (open fracture). The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury, which is currently healing as expected. The fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) refers to the severity of the open wound and soft tissue damage.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy after initial treatment for a displaced midcervical open femur fracture. This code is appropriate when the fracture is progressing to healing without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
Verify the fracture is indeed midcervical and not subcapital or basicervical.
Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.033Displaced midcervical fracture of unspecified femur

S72.033F(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