Oth fx head/neck of r femr, 7thH

Other fracture of head and neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture in the upper portion of the right thigh bone, specifically involving the head or neck, that has broken through the skin (open fracture type I or II). The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with an open fracture of the right femoral head or neck is experiencing delayed union. It signifies ongoing management of the fracture, rather than the initial injury or routine healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for an open fracture of the right femoral head or neck.
Verify the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the open fracture type (I or II) is documented to support the specificity of this code.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.091H(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