Displ artic fx head of l femr, 7thF

Displaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the top portion of the left thigh bone, specifically involving the joint surface, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, which was initially an open fracture with significant soft tissue damage (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the healing process is progressing as expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a displaced left femoral head articular fracture that was initially an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This applies when the fracture is undergoing routine healing, meaning there are no complications like delayed union or nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "articular" involvement of the femoral head.
Verify the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and that healing is progressing routinely.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.062Displaced articular fracture of head of left femur

S72.062F(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