Displ oblique fx shaft of l femr, 7thK

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient with a left femoral shaft fracture that is oblique in nature and has failed to heal properly (nonunion). The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed).

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the left femoral shaft that has developed nonunion. This includes evaluations, cast changes, or other non-surgical management of the nonunion. It would also be used for encounters related to planning further intervention for the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture.
Verify the fracture is specifically of the shaft and is described as "oblique" and "displaced."
Do not use for initial treatment or for open fractures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.332Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.332K(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