Nondisp midcervical fx l femr, 7thH

Nondisplaced midcervical fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left femur fracture located in the middle of the neck of the femur, which has not shifted from its original position. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now being treated during a subsequent encounter due to delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced midcervical open fracture of the left femur, and the healing process is taking longer than expected. It should be used when the patient is still under active treatment for the delayed union of this specific injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "midcervical" for the left femur fracture.
Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and the current encounter is for "delayed healing."
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.035Nondisplaced midcervical fracture of left femur

S72.035H(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