Nondisp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of r femr, 7thR

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where the growth plate (epiphysis) at the upper end of the right thigh bone (femur) has a fracture that is not out of alignment. This specific instance refers to a follow-up visit for a severe open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained severe open epiphyseal fracture of the upper right femur, specifically when malunion is present. This would be used during ongoing management or evaluation of the malunion after the initial acute treatment of the open fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the fracture location is the epiphysis (separation) (upper) of the right femur.
Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced; if displaced, a different code would be appropriate.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.024Nondisp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur

S72.024R(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