Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thH

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture involving the mid-portion of the femur that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) that is now being treated during a follow-up visit, and the healing process is taking longer than expected. The exact location of the fracture on the femoral shaft is not specified.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously sustained open transverse femoral shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) that is exhibiting delayed union. This applies to encounters after the initial treatment, where the focus is on monitoring and facilitating the healing of the open fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture.
Verify the fracture type is transverse and located on the femoral shaft.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.323H(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