S72.043H
ICD-10-CMDisplaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
This code describes a fracture located at the base of the femoral neck, which has shifted from its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture (where the bone has broken through the skin) classified as type I or II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.
This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open femoral neck fracture (Type I or II) is experiencing delayed union. This would apply to situations where the fracture site is still not showing adequate signs of healing at a typical timeframe.
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