Displ spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thH

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the femoral shaft that is spiral in nature, meaning the fracture line twists around the bone. It is displaced, indicating the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. This specific code is for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is not healing as expected and is being treated in a subsequent encounter.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the femoral shaft that is showing signs of delayed healing. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture, and the patient is now receiving ongoing treatment for the non-union or slow healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the fracture is of the femoral shaft and is described as spiral and displaced.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.343Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.343H(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