Unsp trochan fx unsp femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

Unspecified trochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient experiencing a nonunion of a trochanteric fracture in an unspecified femur. Nonunion indicates that the fracture has failed to heal completely after a typical healing period, and the fracture site remains closed (skin intact).

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, evaluation, or treatment of a trochanteric fracture that has not united. This includes situations where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or has already occurred, or when conservative management for the nonunion is continuing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
Verify that the fracture is indeed trochanteric and the laterality is unspecified if not documented.
Do not use this code for initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture; reserve it specifically for nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.109Unspecified trochanteric fracture of unspecified femur

S72.109K(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