Displ spiral fx shaft of r femr, 7thJ

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a right femur shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being treated during a subsequent encounter due to delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open spiral fracture of the right femoral shaft, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing continued management, such as wound care, bone stimulation, or planning for further surgical intervention due to the delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the original fracture was indeed an open fracture of Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.341Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of right femur

S72.341J(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