Nondisp artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thE

Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the femoral head that has not shifted out of alignment, specifically when the bone has broken through the skin (an open fracture of type I or II). This particular code is used during follow-up care when the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced articular femoral head fracture (open type I or II) is receiving routine follow-up care. It signifies that the healing process is progressing normally and no complications have arisen. This would be used after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "articular" for the femoral head fracture.
Verify the open fracture type (I or II) and that the encounter is for "subsequent" care with "routine healing."
Do not use this code for initial encounters, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing; separate codes exist for those scenarios.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.066Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur

S72.066E(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