Displ oblique fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained an oblique fracture of the shaft of their left femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in proper alignment. The fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, meaning there is a break in the skin and significant soft tissue damage, and it is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced oblique open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left femoral shaft is being treated for delayed union. This includes follow-up appointments for monitoring healing progress, wound care, or adjustments to treatment plans due to the slow healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the fracture is of the left femur and is an oblique fracture of the shaft.
This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the first presentation of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.332Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.332J(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