Displ oblique fx shaft of r femr, 7thH

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right femur fracture, specifically an oblique break in the shaft that is displaced. The fracture was initially an open fracture of either Type I or Type II, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for an open, displaced, oblique right femoral shaft fracture that is exhibiting delayed healing. This includes appointments for wound care, follow-up imaging, or assessment of healing progress after initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for this specific fracture type.
Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture is an open fracture Type I or II, as documented by the treating physician.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.331H(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