Unsp fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an unspecified fracture of the femoral shaft that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being treated during a subsequent encounter due to delayed healing. The specific location of the fracture on the femoral shaft is not documented, nor is the laterality.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an open femoral shaft fracture (initially classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) where the healing process is not progressing as expected. This code is appropriate for situations where the precise location of the fracture on the shaft is not specified in the medical record.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly indicates "delayed healing" for a subsequent encounter.
Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This code is used when the specific part of the femoral shaft (e.g., proximal, distal, midshaft) is not documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.309Unspecified fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.309J(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