Displ spiral fx shaft of l femr, 7thE

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a left femur fracture located in the shaft, characterized by a spiral pattern and displacement of the bone fragments. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open fracture (Type I or II) and is currently in a routine healing phase during a subsequent encounter.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for the healing of a previously diagnosed and treated displaced spiral fracture of the left femoral shaft, which was an open fracture. It signifies that the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "spiral" in the left femoral shaft.
Distinguish from initial encounters or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing, which would require different seventh characters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.342Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.342E(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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