Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end l femr, 7thD

Nondisplaced unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of an unspecified condyle at the lower end of the left femur that is not displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications, managed non-surgically.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is recovering from a previously diagnosed, non-displaced, closed fracture of the left femoral condyle. It indicates that the fracture is progressing as expected with routine healing. This would be used after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "left" femur and "nondisplaced" condyle fracture.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and not initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture is healing routinely and is a closed fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.415Nondisp unsp condyle fracture of lower end of left femur

S72.415D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9 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