Oth fx head/neck of l femr, 7thF

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture affecting the head or neck of the left femur, excluding those specifically classified as transcervical, subcapital, or unspecific. It is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for an open fracture that was initially classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is progressing routinely.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being monitored for an open fracture of the left femoral head or neck that was severe (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now healing without complications. This would include office visits, follow-up imaging, or physical therapy sessions during the routine healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the initial injury was an open fracture of the specified Gustilo-Anderson type.
Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment.
Confirm that the healing is routine; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.092Other fracture of head and neck of left femur

S72.092F(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