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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture in the growth plate region (epiphysis) at the upper end of an unspecified femur that is not displaced. It specifically indicates that the fracture was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently in a stage of delayed healing during a subsequent encounter.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed severe open epiphyseal fracture of the upper femur that is not healing at the expected rate. This applies when the fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
Confirm the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the fracture is of the epiphysis (growth plate) and is nondisplaced.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.026J(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