Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thN

Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient has a transverse fracture of the shaft of an unspecified femur that is not displaced. This specific code is used during a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed open transverse femoral shaft fracture that has not united. It indicates ongoing management of a complicated healing process for an open fracture of the femur.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture type.
Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "nonunion" is clearly documented.
Confirm the original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.326Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp femur

S72.326N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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