Unsp fx head of unsp femr, 7thH

Unspecified fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral head, where the specific location or type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care due to delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an open femoral head fracture (Type I or II) that is not healing as expected. This applies when the precise nature of the femoral head fracture is not specified in the medical record. It is appropriate for encounters involving ongoing treatment, monitoring, or management of the delayed healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit, not the initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture is of the femoral head and not another part of the femur.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.059Unspecified fracture of head of unspecified femur

S72.059H(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