Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end r femr, 7thF

Nondisplaced unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, which was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The fracture is currently nondisplaced and is healing routinely.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open condylar fracture of the distal right femur that is now nondisplaced and progressing well. It indicates that the initial injury was severe, involving significant soft tissue damage, but the healing process is uncomplicated.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC for the initial injury.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
Verify the fracture is described as nondisplaced and healing routinely in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.414Nondisp unsp condyle fracture of lower end of right femur

S72.414F(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