S72.041H
ICD-10-CMDisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
This code signifies a fracture at the base of the femoral neck on the right side that has shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin or was exposed to the outside) of either Type I or Type II severity, and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care due to the fracture not healing at the expected rate.
Use this code for a patient who has previously undergone treatment for an open Type I or II displaced right femoral neck fracture and is now being seen for ongoing management because the healing process is prolonged. This applies to situations where the fracture site remains unstable or shows insufficient callus formation after the typical healing period.
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