Nondisp artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thN

Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced fracture of the femoral head that extends into the joint surface, and the fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion). This specific encounter is for an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient with a previously diagnosed non-displaced articular femoral head fracture (open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) presents for follow-up care related to the nonunion of that fracture. This would include subsequent surgical interventions, cast changes, or evaluations of the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
Verify the fracture is indeed articular and non-displaced.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.066Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur

S72.066N(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