Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thE

Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a broken femur shaft that runs across the bone, is no longer in its normal alignment, and has broken through the skin. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is healing as expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced transverse fracture of the femoral shaft (unspecified laterality) is receiving routine follow-up care for an open fracture. This indicates the fracture is progressing through normal healing stages without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies an "open" fracture type I or II and routine healing for subsequent encounters.
Verify laterality (left, right, or unspecified) of the femur if available; this code is for unspecified.
Distinguish from initial encounters or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing, which require different seventh characters.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.323Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.323E(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