Nondisp transverse fx shaft of r femr, 7thJ

Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient with a right femoral shaft fracture that is transverse in nature and has not shifted out of alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as severe (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously sustained open transverse femoral shaft fracture (right side) that is experiencing delayed union. This would apply to clinic visits, follow-up imaging, or other interventions related to the delayed healing of this specific fracture type.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right femur" and "transverse fracture of shaft."
Verify the initial injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for delayed healing, not routine follow-up or nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.324Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right femur

S72.324J(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