Oth fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ

Other 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 fracture of the shaft of the left femur, specifically an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific injury, and the healing process is not progressing as expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open fracture of the left femoral shaft (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is being treated for delayed union or nonunion. It should be used when the physician explicitly documents that the fracture healing is delayed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this open fracture type.
Verify the fracture location is the shaft of the left femur.
Confirm the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.392Other fracture of shaft of left femur

S72.392J(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