Displ artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thD

Displaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral head that has disrupted the joint surface and is no longer in its anatomical position. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is closed (skin intact) and healing without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the femoral head is receiving routine follow-up care. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing conservative management or post-operative care for a closed fracture that is progressing normally.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "articular" to differentiate from other femoral head fractures.
Verify the encounter is for routine healing of a closed fracture, not an open one or one with delayed/nonunion.
Confirm that the anatomical site is the femoral head, and laterality (left/right) is unspecified in the documentation.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.063Displaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur

S72.063D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-9 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