Unsp fx shaft of r femr, 7thE

Unspecified fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified break in the shaft of the right thigh bone that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now being treated during a follow-up visit where routine healing is expected. The exact location or type of fracture within the shaft is not specified.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open fracture of the right femoral shaft (Type I or II) that is progressing as anticipated. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during the period of routine healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture, specifically Type I or II.
Confirm that healing is progressing routinely without complications.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.301Unspecified fracture of shaft of right femur

S72.301E(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-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