Nondisp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of unsp femr, 7thF

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a nondisplaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of an unspecified femur that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The patient is currently in a subsequent encounter for this injury, and the fracture is healing routinely.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed open epiphyseal fracture of the proximal femur that was classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate when the fracture is nondisplaced and is progressing through normal healing stages.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
Verify the fracture is nondisplaced and located in the upper epiphysis of the femur.
Confirm the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.026Nondisp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unsp femur

S72.026F(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