Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thJ

Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a nondisplaced oblique fracture located in the shaft of an unspecified femur. The "J" seventh character indicates this is a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open oblique femoral shaft fracture that is not healing at the expected rate. This applies to situations where the fracture remains nondisplaced and the initial injury was classified as a severe open fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced and located in the femoral shaft.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.336J(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