Oth fx head/neck of unsp femr, 7thH

Other fracture of head and neck of unspecified 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 femur (thigh bone) near the hip joint, specifically not a displaced or Garden type fracture, that has broken through the skin (open fracture type I or II). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where an open fracture of the femoral head or neck, initially classified as Type I or II, is not progressing through the healing process as expected. It indicates ongoing management of the fracture due to delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies an open fracture type I or II and delayed healing.
Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture location is the head or neck of the femur, excluding displaced or Garden types.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.099H(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