Displ transverse fx shaft of r femr, 7thP

Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient has a transverse fracture of the shaft of their right femur that has healed in an imperfect alignment (malunion). This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care related to this previously treated, but now malunited, closed fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for management of a malunited, displaced transverse fracture of the right femoral shaft. This includes visits for assessing the malunion, planning corrective procedures, or monitoring the long-term effects of the malunion. Do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing."
Verify the fracture is of the "shaft" and "transverse" morphology, and on the "right" side.
Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, indicating ongoing care after initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.321Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right femur

S72.321P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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