Displ spiral fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thE

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the femoral shaft that is displaced and has broken through the skin (open fracture type I or II). The patient is in the healing phase, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral open fracture of the femoral shaft, and the healing process is routine. It would be used after the initial treatment of the acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies a "spiral" fracture of the femoral shaft and an "open" fracture type I or II.
Verify that the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that healing is described as "routine."
Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.343Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

S72.343E(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