Unsp trochan fx r femr, 7thH

Unspecified trochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a right-sided trochanteric fracture of the femur that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now being treated for delayed healing. The specific type of trochanteric fracture (e.g., intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric) is not specified.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open trochanteric fracture of the right femur (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) is presenting for ongoing management due to a slower-than-expected healing process. This applies to situations where the fracture has not yet united and requires continued medical attention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
Verify the initial injury was an open fracture, Type I or II, and located on the right femur.
Do not use for nonunion or malunion; separate codes exist for those complications.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.101Unspecified trochanteric fracture of right femur

S72.101H(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