Displaced apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w malunion

Displaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (apophysis) in the left thigh bone that has shifted out of alignment. The fracture is currently in the healing phase, but the bone is mending in an abnormal position, leading to malunion.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed displaced apophyseal fracture of the left femur that is now demonstrating malunion. It indicates ongoing care for the complication of improper bone healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "left femur" and "apophyseal fracture" with "malunion."
This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.
Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "closed."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.132Displaced apophyseal fracture of left femur

S72.132P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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