Unsp trochan fx unsp femr, 7thF

Unspecified trochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an unspecified trochanteric fracture of the femur that was initially an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. At this stage, the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of an open trochanteric femur fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is progressing as expected. This would typically be used after the initial acute treatment phase and before the fracture is fully healed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the initial fracture was documented as an open trochanteric fracture of the femur, specifically type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify documentation confirms "routine healing" or similar language indicating no complications.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.109Unspecified trochanteric fracture of unspecified femur

S72.109F(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