Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a segmental fracture of the shaft of an unspecified femur. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code during subsequent encounters for patients receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open segmental femur shaft fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is exhibiting delayed healing. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing continued treatment, monitoring, or rehabilitation for the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the open segmental femur shaft fracture.
This code requires an additional code for the specific type of open fracture (e.g., S72.369B for initial encounter).
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.366Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of unsp femur

S72.366J(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