Unsp fx low end l femr, 7thE

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lower portion of the left thigh bone, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as type I or II, and the healing process is proceeding as expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with an initial open fracture of the distal left femur (type I or II) is undergoing routine follow-up treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or wound checks, and the fracture is healing without complications. It should be used after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified fracture" of the lower end of the left femur.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care of an open fracture, specifically type I or II.
Confirm that the healing is described as "routine" or "normal" in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.402E(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