Oth fx head/neck of unsp femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the upper part of the femur (thigh bone), specifically the head or neck, that is not otherwise specified. It indicates that the fracture was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the bone is taking longer than expected to mend.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed and treated open fracture of the femoral head or neck. The key indicators are documentation of an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the physician's assessment that healing is delayed. This code is appropriate when the patient is beyond the initial acute treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Always verify documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
Confirm the original fracture was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Ensure the anatomical site is specifically the head or neck of the femur and not another part of the bone.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.099J(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