Oth fx head/neck of l femr, 7thN

Other fracture of head and neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture affecting the head or neck of the left femur, excluding those specifically classified as transcervical, subcapital, or basicervical. It is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for an open fracture that was initially classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed open fracture of the left femoral head or neck (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) who are now presenting with evidence of nonunion. This would include follow-up appointments for ongoing treatment, monitoring, or surgical planning related to the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "other" fracture of the femoral head/neck, not a more specific type.
Verify the original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and nonunion is explicitly documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.092Other fracture of head and neck of left femur

S72.092N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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