Oth fx head/neck of left femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

Other fracture of head and neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-healing fracture located in the head or neck region of the left femur, which was initially a closed fracture. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, indicating ongoing management of this persistent bone injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose left femoral head or neck fracture, initially closed, has failed to unite. This includes scenarios where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or has already occurred, or during conservative management of the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left side.
Confirm the initial fracture was closed; open fractures have different coding pathways.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.092K(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