Unsp fx low end r femr, 7thH

Unspecified fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified fracture located at the lower end of the right femur that is currently undergoing treatment. Specifically, it indicates a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an open fracture of the distal right femur, where the initial injury was classified as Type I or II, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. This is appropriate for ongoing management of the delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture of the lower right femur.
Verify the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the open fracture was initially classified as Type I or II according to Gustilo-Anderson classification.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.401Unspecified fracture of lower end of right femur

S72.401H(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