Unsp fx low end r femr, 7thE

Unspecified fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an unspecified fracture located at the lower end of the right femur that was initially an open fracture of type I or II. At this stage, the fracture is undergoing routine healing without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type I or II) of the distal right femur. It applies when the fracture is progressing as expected towards union, and no significant complications or delayed healing are present.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the initial injury was documented as an open fracture, specifically type I or II.
Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm that the documentation supports routine healing, as opposed to delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.401Unspecified fracture of lower end of right femur

S72.401E(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