Displ artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thF

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the femoral head that has broken through the joint surface and is no longer in its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone broke through the skin, classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the femoral head that was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This applies when the patient is progressing as expected towards recovery without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "articular" for the femoral head fracture.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and healing is routine, not delayed or complicated.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.063F(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