Displ midcervical fx unsp femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture in the middle portion of the femur's neck that has shifted out of alignment. It specifically applies when the fracture is an open type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a displaced midcervical femur fracture that was initially an open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now experiencing delayed healing. This would include scenarios such as continued wound care, monitoring for non-union, or planning for further surgical intervention due to slow healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "midcervical" and "displaced" for the fracture site and type.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care related to delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healed fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.033Displaced midcervical fracture of unspecified femur

S72.033J(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