Oth fx head/neck of unsp femr, 7thE

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the upper part of the femur (thigh bone), specifically involving the head or neck, that is not further specified as displaced or nondisplaced. It indicates an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) of Gustilo-Anderson type I or II, and the patient is in the healing phase with an expected routine recovery.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for an open fracture of the femoral head or neck that was initially classified as Gustilo-Anderson type I or II. This applies when the healing process is progressing as expected without complications. It is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
Verify that the fracture location is limited to the head or neck of the femur and is not specified further regarding displacement.
Always review the full medical record to confirm the open fracture type and the stage of healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.099Other fracture of head and neck of unspecified femur

S72.099E(current)

Crosswalks

V54.13ApproxICD-9 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