Unsp fx shaft of l femr, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion

Unspecified fracture of shaft of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left femoral shaft fracture of an unspecified nature that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now being treated for a nonunion. Nonunion indicates that the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a significant period.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, surgical intervention, or other treatment related to a previously diagnosed open fracture of the left femoral shaft that has not healed. This is used when the specific type of fracture (e.g., transverse, oblique) is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left femur.
Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture, Type I or II, as this impacts the seventh character.
Do not use for initial encounters or for malunion; a different seventh character would be required.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.302Unspecified fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.302M(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