Nondisp fx of base of nk of l femr, 7thH

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient is receiving follow-up care for a left femoral neck fracture, specifically at the base, that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now experiencing delayed healing. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient with a previously treated open fracture of the base of the left femoral neck that has not healed within the expected timeframe. This would be used during clinic visits, hospital stays, or other encounters focused on managing the delayed union of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
Verify the fracture is specifically at the base of the neck of the left femur and is currently nondisplaced.
Confirm the original fracture was an open fracture type I or II and that delayed healing is documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.045Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of left femur

S72.045H(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