Unsp fx head of l femr, 7thR

Unspecified fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient has a previously diagnosed, non-specific fracture of the head of their left femur that is now healing incorrectly (malunion). The original fracture was an open fracture, specifically a severe type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, meaning there was significant soft tissue damage and bone exposure.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a left femoral head fracture that was initially open (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now demonstrating malunion. This applies to encounters where the focus is on managing the complications of the healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the left side.
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.052Unspecified fracture of head of left femur

S72.052R(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