Displ unsp condyle fx low end r femr, 7thD

Displaced unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, that is displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is closed and healing routinely.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed displaced condylar fracture of the right distal femur. It indicates that the fracture is closed and progressing as expected without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "right" femur and "unspecified condyle" to align with the code's specificity.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture is documented as "closed" and exhibiting "routine healing."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.411Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of right femur

S72.411D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9 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