Fx unsp prt of nk of l femr, 7thE

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of an unspecified part of the neck of the left femur that has been surgically opened (Type I or II) and is now in a phase of routine healing. It indicates a follow-up encounter for a previously treated open femoral neck fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a left femoral neck fracture that was initially an open fracture and is now healing without complications. This applies to encounters where the patient is progressing as expected through the healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "unspecified part of neck."
Verify the initial fracture was an "open" type I or II and that healing is "routine."
Do not use for initial encounters or for delayed/nonunion healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.002Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur

S72.002E(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-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