Displ seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thE

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a displaced segmental fracture in the shaft of an unspecified femur. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and is currently healing routinely without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where the patient's open femoral shaft fracture (Type I or II) is being monitored for routine healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound care, or general follow-up during the healing phase, provided no complications have arisen.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies a subsequent encounter and routine healing.
Verify the fracture was initially an open fracture, Type I or II.
Confirm the fracture location is the shaft of the femur and is segmental and displaced.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.363Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.363E(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