Nondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thJ

Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient with a lesser trochanter fracture of an unspecified femur that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now experiencing delayed healing. The fracture itself remains nondisplaced.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient whose severe open lesser trochanter fracture is not healing as expected. This applies to situations where the patient is receiving treatment for the delayed union, such as repeat imaging, medication adjustments, or planning for further surgical intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "unspecified femur" if the laterality is not recorded.
Verify the initial injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for delayed healing, not routine follow-up or malunion/nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.126Nondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur

S72.126J(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