Displ apophyseal fx unsp femr, 7thN

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the growth plate (apophysis) in an unspecified femur, which was initially an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this previously diagnosed and treated injury, specifically addressing the failure of the bone to unite.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a documented open apophyseal fracture of the femur (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is being managed for nonunion. This includes evaluations, imaging, or discussions regarding further interventions for the delayed or failed bone healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
Verify that the encounter is for ongoing care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture location is an apophyseal fracture of the femur.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.133Displaced apophyseal fracture of unspecified femur

S72.133N(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