Disp fx of base of nk of l femr, 7thM

Displaced fracture of base of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where the left femur's neck, specifically at its base, has a fracture that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. This particular fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there's a wound connecting the fracture site to the outside, and it has failed to heal properly over time (nonunion).

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced open type I or II fracture of the base of the left femoral neck that has not united. It indicates ongoing management of the nonunion, such as during surgical planning for revision or continued conservative treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the "left" femur and "base of neck" for accurate coding.
Verify the original fracture was an "open type I or II" to justify the seventh character "M."
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.042Displaced fracture of base of neck of left femur

S72.042M(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