Displ unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thG

Displaced unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This particular instance describes a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture that is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, closed, displaced condylar fracture of the distal femur that is not healing at the expected rate. This applies to situations where the specific condyle (medial or lateral) is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures have different coding pathways.
If the specific condyle is identified (e.g., medial or lateral), a more specific code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.413Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of unsp femur

S72.413G(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