Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the left femur that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is currently in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left femoral shaft is being treated for delayed healing. This applies when the fracture has not yet united and requires ongoing management due to slow progression of healing.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "J" to indicate subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing.
Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the fracture type and "delayed healing" for the healing status.
Confirm the fracture is of the femoral shaft and on the left side.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.355Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.355J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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