Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of r femr, 7thP

Nondisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone that is no longer in its original anatomical position, but has healed incorrectly. The patient is currently receiving care for complications related to this improperly healed fracture.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or further treatment for a right distal femoral epiphyseal fracture that has healed with a deformity or misalignment. It specifically applies when the initial fracture was closed (skin intact) and the current encounter addresses the resulting malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "right femur" and "lower epiphysis" or "distal physis."
Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit and addresses the malunion of a closed fracture.
Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or delayed union (healing taking longer than expected).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.444Nondisp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of right femur

S72.444P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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