Displ apophyseal fx r femr, 7thN

Displaced apophyseal fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a displaced fracture of the growth plate (apophysis) in the right thigh bone that has failed to heal properly. The fracture was initially an open fracture with significant soft tissue damage, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced apophyseal fracture of the right femur, which was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, presents for ongoing treatment of a nonunion. This indicates that the fracture has not healed within the expected timeframe and requires further intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
Verify the fracture is of the apophysis, not another part of the femur.
Confirm laterality is "right" and the fracture is "displaced."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.131Displaced apophyseal fracture of right femur

S72.131N(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