Unsp fx low end l femr, 7thF

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified fracture of the distal left femur that is currently undergoing routine healing. It specifically applies to open fractures initially classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating a significant soft tissue injury at the time of the initial trauma.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open distal left femur fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is progressing through the expected healing process without complications. This applies once the initial acute treatment phase has concluded and the fracture is stable.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
Confirm the initial fracture was an open fracture of the distal left femur, specifically Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Do not use for initial encounters or for delayed/nonunion healing.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.402F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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