Oth fx head/neck of r femr, 7thF

Other fracture of head and neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an open fracture of the head or neck of their right femur. The fracture was initially classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently healing without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient with a previously diagnosed severe open fracture of the right femoral head or neck, and the healing process is progressing as expected. This includes routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions during the healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the laterality is correctly identified as "right femur."
Do not use this code for initial treatment or if the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.091Other fracture of head and neck of right femur

S72.091F(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