Oth fx shaft of r femr, 7thF

Other fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an open fracture of the shaft of their right femur, specifically a severe (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) open fracture. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient with a previously diagnosed open right femoral shaft fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) who is progressing through routine healing. This applies to encounters after the initial treatment phase, such as follow-up clinic visits or physical therapy sessions.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
Verify the fracture type was initially classified as an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Do not use for initial treatment or if healing is delayed or complicated.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.391Other fracture of shaft of right femur

S72.391F(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