Displaced articular fracture of head of right femur, init

This code signifies a fracture of the top portion of the right thigh bone (femur) that involves the joint surface and has shifted out of its normal alignment. It is specifically for a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury. This injury typically results in significant pain and impaired mobility of the hip.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of the right femoral head where the articular surface is involved and displaced. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as reduction, internal fixation, or casting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" femur and "articular" involvement for accurate coding.
• Verify the fracture is "displaced" and "closed" to differentiate from other S72.06- codes.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.