Disp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of r femr, 7thF

Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of the right femur that is currently undergoing routine healing. This specific injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and communication with the external environment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced open epiphyseal fracture of the right upper femur. The fracture must be healing as expected without complications, and the initial injury must have been an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "epiphysis (upper)" of the right femur.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the current encounter is for routine healing; do not use if complications or delayed healing are present.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.021Disp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur

S72.021F(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