Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r femr, 7thJ

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the right femur that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, which is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code during follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted open fracture of the right femoral shaft (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) when the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This code is appropriate when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right femoral shaft.
Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture.
Confirm that the encounter is for delayed healing, not routine follow-up or initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.354Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right femur

S72.354J(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