Displ commnt fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thP

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the femoral shaft that has healed incorrectly (malunion) and is currently being treated. The fracture fragments are displaced, meaning they are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific code is used for follow-up care of a closed fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously sustained, closed, comminuted femoral shaft fracture that has healed with malunion. This includes scenarios like follow-up appointments for monitoring, physical therapy, or discussions regarding corrective surgery for the malunion. It is appropriate for any subsequent encounter after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies a "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture.
Verify the fracture is of the femoral shaft and described as "comminuted" and "displaced."
Do not use for initial treatment of the acute fracture or for nonunion, which has separate codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.353Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.353P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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