Displ artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thK

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral head that has disrupted the joint surface and is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The fracture is currently undergoing treatment for a nonunion, meaning the bone fragments have failed to heal together, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the femoral head, where the fracture has not healed and is being managed as a closed nonunion. This includes scenarios such as ongoing conservative management, preparation for revision surgery, or monitoring of a persistent nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced articular fracture of femoral head" and "nonunion."
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different code would be required.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.063K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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