Unsp fx shaft of l femr, 7thF

Unspecified fracture of shaft of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an open fracture of the shaft of their left femur, specifically a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and is now experiencing routine healing. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the specific part of the femoral shaft (e.g., proximal, mid, distal) is not documented.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC fracture of the left femoral shaft is being monitored for expected healing progress. This applies when the fracture is healing without complications and the focus of the encounter is on routine follow-up care.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and routine healing.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture is of the left femoral shaft; laterality is crucial.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.302Unspecified fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.302F(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