Unsp fx shaft of left femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

Unspecified fracture of shaft of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified fracture located in the shaft of the left femur that has not healed properly (nonunion) and is being managed without surgical intervention. It indicates a follow-up encounter for a previously diagnosed closed fracture where the bone fragments have failed to unite.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing care of a left femoral shaft fracture that has been determined to be a nonunion, and the fracture site remains closed. This would be used during follow-up visits after the initial treatment, where the focus is on managing the nonunion of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left femur" and "shaft" location.
Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and that "nonunion" is explicitly stated.
Confirm the fracture was initially "closed" and is being managed non-surgically.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.302Unspecified fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.302K(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