Unsp fx lower end of l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates an unspecified fracture of the lower portion of the left thigh bone that is currently in the healing phase. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin over the injury is intact, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed, unspecified closed fracture of the lower left femur. It signifies that the fracture is healing routinely and the patient is not experiencing any acute complications or delays in recovery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified" fracture type and "lower end" of the femur.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care during the routine healing period.
Verify the fracture is documented as "closed" to differentiate from open fractures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.402Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur

S72.402D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9 V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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