Disp fx of greater trochanter of r femr, 7thJ

Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the greater trochanter on the right femur that is displaced and has been classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The "J" seventh character indicates that the patient is in a subsequent encounter for this fracture, specifically experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated open, displaced right greater trochanteric fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) presents for follow-up care, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. This implies ongoing medical management, such as wound care, antibiotic therapy, or monitoring for nonunion or malunion, due to the delayed healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture location is the right greater trochanter and is displaced.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.111Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of right femur

S72.111J(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