Disp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thJ

Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a displaced fracture of the greater trochanter of an unspecified femur that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now being treated for delayed healing. The fracture has not yet fully united and requires ongoing medical attention.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open greater trochanteric fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of an unspecified femur is presenting with delayed healing. This indicates the fracture is not progressing to union at the expected rate.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the open fracture.
Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This "J" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.113Disp fx of greater trochanter of unspecified femur

S72.113J(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