Oth fx head/neck of unsp femr, 7thQ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a malunion of an unspecified fracture in the head or neck region of the femur, which was initially an open fracture of Type I or II. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously treated fracture that has healed improperly.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation confirms a malunion of a femoral head or neck fracture that was originally an open fracture (Gustilo Type I or II) and the patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment. This is appropriate for patients undergoing rehabilitation, further surgical correction, or monitoring for complications related to the malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the medical record explicitly states "malunion" and specifies the original fracture as an "open fracture type I or II."
Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the fracture location is specifically the head or neck of the femur.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.099Q(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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