Disp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thJ

Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the outer portion of the left thigh bone's lower end, specifically an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open fracture of the lateral condyle of the left femur (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is presenting for ongoing management due to the fracture not healing within the expected timeframe. This includes situations where additional interventions or monitoring are required for the delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this specific fracture type and location.
Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not an initial treatment for the fracture.
Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.422Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left femur

S72.422J(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