Disp fx of base of nk of unsp femr, 7thD

Displaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located at the base of the femoral neck, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific fracture, and the treatment involves non-surgical methods with an expectation of normal healing progression.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the base of the neck of an unspecified femur is being managed conservatively (e.g., cast, brace, non-weight bearing). This includes follow-up appointments to monitor healing, assess pain, or adjust conservative treatment plans during the routine healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "base of neck" for the femoral fracture.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care of a closed fracture, not an open one.
The "D" seventh character indicates routine healing; use other characters for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.043Displaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur

S72.043D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-9 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