Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thG

Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the shaft of the left femur that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) but remains in its natural alignment (nondisplaced). The patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment, and the closed fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-displaced, segmental fracture of the left femoral shaft is being monitored for healing progress, and the physician documents that the healing process is taking longer than expected for a closed fracture. This applies when the fracture has not yet united.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the fracture type.
Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and specifically mentions "delayed healing" for a "closed fracture."
Confirm the laterality is "left" and the anatomical site is the "femur shaft."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.365Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.365G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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