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

Displaced fracture of base of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a non-healing fracture located at the base of the neck of the left femur, which was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). "Nonunion" indicates that the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a significant period. This is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving ongoing care for this persistent fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced open fracture of the base of the neck of the left femur that has not united. This includes encounters for surgical revisions, bone grafting, or other interventions aimed at promoting healing of the nonunion. It is appropriate when the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left femur.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.042N(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