Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thF

Nondisplaced 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 follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a nondisplaced fracture across the shaft of their left femur. Importantly, the initial injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is currently healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where the patient is receiving ongoing care for the healing of a previously diagnosed open transverse femoral shaft fracture. It should be used when the fracture is progressing through routine healing stages and no complications, such as delayed healing or nonunion, are present.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm the fracture is specifically a transverse fracture of the femoral shaft and located on the left side.
Verify documentation indicates an initial open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care and routine healing is documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.325Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.325F(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