Displ unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thH

Displaced unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of an unspecified condyle at the distal end of the femur, which is currently undergoing a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is experiencing delayed healing. It indicates ongoing management of a complex femoral fracture with compromised healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of an open distal femoral condyle fracture that was initially treated surgically or non-surgically, but is now exhibiting delayed union or non-union. This applies when the fracture site remains open or was an open fracture initially, and healing is not progressing as expected.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" and not routine follow-up for a healing fracture.
Verify the fracture was an "open" fracture (Type I or II) at initial presentation.
Confirm the specific condyle (medial/lateral) is not documented; otherwise, a more specific code may be available.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.413Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of unsp femur

S72.413H(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