Nondisp artic fx head of r femr, 7thJ

Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the top portion of the right thigh bone, specifically within the joint, that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced articular head of right femur fracture that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now experiencing delayed healing. This applies when the patient is still under active care for the fracture's delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "articular" for the head of the femur.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not routine follow-up for a healing fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.064Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of right femur

S72.064J(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