Nondisp artic fx head of l femr, 7thF

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the top part of the left thigh bone that extends into the hip joint, but where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (bone breaking through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is currently in the routine healing phase during a follow-up visit.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit for an open, articular head of left femur fracture that was initially severe (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now healing without complications. This would be used after the initial treatment of the acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "left" femur and "articular" involvement of the head.
Verify the fracture was initially classified as an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and that the current encounter is for routine healing.
The 7th character "F" indicates a subsequent encounter for an open fracture with routine healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.065Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur

S72.065F(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