Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thG

Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the mid-portion of the femur that has shifted out of alignment, where the specific side (left or right) of the injury is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this closed fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up treatment of a transverse femoral shaft fracture that was initially closed, but imaging or clinical assessment reveals delayed union. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the primary focus is managing the slow healing of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
Verify that the fracture is specifically of the "shaft" and "transverse" morphology.
Only use this code when the laterality of the femur is not specified in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.323Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.323G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-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