Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thH

Nondisplaced 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 describes a fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically involving a condyle, that is not displaced. It indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of type I or II, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is used during follow-up encounters for patients with an open, nondisplaced condylar femur fracture (type I or II) who are experiencing delayed healing. It signifies that the patient is still under active treatment for the fracture, but the expected healing timeline has been exceeded.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "unspecified condyle" of the lower femur.
Verify the encounter is for delayed healing of an open fracture, type I or II, as indicated by the "H" seventh character.
Distinguish from initial encounters or encounters for routine healing, which would use different seventh characters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.416Nondisp unsp condyle fracture of lower end of unsp femur

S72.416H(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