Displ unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thJ

Displaced unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This particular instance describes an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe nature (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is currently in a phase of delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a displaced, severe open condylar fracture of the distal femur that is not healing at the expected rate. This would include situations where additional interventions or monitoring are required due to the delayed healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the original fracture was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This code is for the subsequent encounter and should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.413J(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