Displ oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thF

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right femur fracture that extends obliquely through the shaft and is displaced. Critically, it specifies that this was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is currently healing routinely without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced oblique open fracture of the right femoral shaft. It should be used when the fracture is progressing as expected towards union, and there are no signs of delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
Verify the original injury was an open fracture of the right femoral shaft, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Do not use for initial treatment or if complications like delayed healing or nonunion are present.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.331Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur

S72.331F(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