Displ apophyseal fx unsp femr, 7thR

Displaced apophyseal fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a specific type of femur fracture occurring at the growth plate (apophysis) that has been displaced. It indicates a subsequent encounter for a previously open fracture, specifically a severe Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, which is now healing improperly (malunion).

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a displaced apophyseal femur fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently demonstrating malunion. This would typically be documented by an orthopedic surgeon during a post-operative or follow-up visit where imaging confirms the malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion."
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture is of the apophysis of the femur, not another part of the bone.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.133Displaced apophyseal fracture of unspecified femur

S72.133R(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