Oth fx head/neck of unsp femr, 7thN

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the femoral head or neck, specifically an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is being treated in a subsequent encounter. Nonunion indicates that the bone has failed to heal completely after a significant period.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed open fracture of the femoral head or neck, and the documentation clearly states that nonunion is present. This is used for ongoing management of the nonunion, such as further surgical intervention or conservative treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and clearly states "nonunion."
Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
Do not use for malunion or routine follow-up of a healed fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.099N(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