Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end l femr, 7thE

Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the lower part of the left thigh bone, specifically above the condyles, that is no longer in its anatomical alignment and does not extend into the joint surface. It indicates a follow-up visit for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is healing as expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced supracondylar fracture of the left femur, which was an open fracture (Type I or II), is presenting for routine follow-up care and the fracture is progressing toward normal healing. This applies after initial treatment, such as surgical fixation, has been performed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "displaced" fracture.
Confirm the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is "routine."
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.452Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur

S72.452E(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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