Nondisp apophyseal fx r femr, 7thF

Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the growth plate (apophysis) in the right femur that is currently in a routine healing phase. It specifically applies to open fractures initially classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and bone exposure.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed non-displaced apophyseal fracture of the right femur. This is appropriate when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the fracture is progressing through an expected healing course.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "apophyseal fracture" of the right femur.
Verify the initial open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and routine healing, not initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.134Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of right femur

S72.134F(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