Unsp fx head of unsp femr, 7thJ

Unspecified fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an unstated fracture location within the femoral head, which was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The patient is experiencing delayed healing of this complex injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed open femoral head fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not progressing to union within the expected timeframe. This applies to situations where the specific location of the fracture within the femoral head was not documented at the initial encounter.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates delayed healing for a subsequent encounter.
Verify the original fracture was an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Only use when the specific site of the fracture within the femoral head is unspecified in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.059Unspecified fracture of head of unspecified femur

S72.059J(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