Nondisp fx of base of nk of unsp femr, 7thF

Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture located at the base of the femoral neck that has not shifted from its original position. It specifically indicates a follow-up encounter for an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, which is currently healing without complications.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced base of neck femur fracture. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the fracture is now in a routine healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "base of neck" for accurate site specificity.
Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the original open fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm "routine healing" is documented; if complications exist, a different code for delayed healing or nonunion would be appropriate.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.046Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur

S72.046F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-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