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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a malunion of a previously treated open fracture of the base of the neck of the left femur. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the bone has healed in an unsatisfactory position or alignment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing care or evaluation of a malunited fracture of the base of the neck of the left femur, where the original injury was a severe open fracture. This applies to follow-up visits after the initial treatment of the fracture, once malunion has been identified.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture of Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture is of the left femur, specifically at the base of the neck.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.042R(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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