Nondisp seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left femur shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (segmental) but remains in its anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically applies to an open fracture (skin broken) of a severe nature (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open segmental fracture of the left femoral shaft is experiencing delayed healing. This applies when the fracture was initially classified as an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and "segmental" of the femoral shaft.
Confirm the original injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.365J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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