Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thE

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a specific type of femoral shaft fracture that is oblique and nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still aligned. It indicates the injury is to an unspecified femur and is currently in a subsequent encounter phase for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is healing routinely.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed open oblique nondisplaced fracture of the femoral shaft. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing as expected without complications and the encounter is not for initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
Verify the fracture is indeed oblique and nondisplaced, affecting the shaft of the femur.
Confirm the laterality (left or right) of the femur is not specified in the medical record to justify "unspecified."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.336Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.336E(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