Displ seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture in the shaft of their left femur, specifically a displaced segmental type. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is currently delayed.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced segmental open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left femoral shaft is being monitored for delayed union or nonunion. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound care, imaging to assess healing progress, or discussions about further interventions due to the delayed healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.362Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.362J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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