Disp fx of base of nk of r femr, 7thE

Displaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture located at the base of the neck of the right femur. It specifically indicates a subsequent encounter for an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, that is currently undergoing routine healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed and treated open fracture of the right femoral neck, where the fracture was displaced and is now healing without complications. It would be used for encounters such as cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy sessions during the routine healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "base of neck" for the right femur.
Verify that the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "routine healing."
Do not use this code for initial treatment, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.041Displaced fracture of base of neck of right femur

S72.041E(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