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

Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the growth plate (epiphysis) in the upper part of the right femur that was initially an open fracture of Type I or II. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously sustained open epiphyseal fracture of the proximal right femur that is not healing as expected. It indicates ongoing treatment and monitoring for a complication of the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "epiphysis (upper)" of the right femur.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and that delayed healing is explicitly documented.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.021H(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