Disp fx of greater trochanter of unsp femr, 7thR

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a previously treated fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur, which is now healing improperly (malunion). The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific complication.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient with a known malunion of a greater trochanteric fracture. This is appropriate when the initial fracture was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code would be used during ongoing management, assessment of healing, or planning for corrective procedures related to the malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm documentation specifies "malunion" and not nonunion or delayed union.
Ensure the initial fracture was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.113R(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