Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thF

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left femur shaft fracture that is displaced and transverse in nature, currently in a routine healing phase. The fracture was initially an open fracture, specifically classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This indicates significant soft tissue damage and contamination at the time of injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced transverse open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left femoral shaft is receiving ongoing care and demonstrating expected healing. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, during subsequent visits for monitoring fracture consolidation and recovery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "transverse" fracture type.
Confirm the initial injury was an open fracture, Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing, not delayed union, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.322Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.322F(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