Disp fx of lateral condyle of unsp femr, 7thE

Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the outer portion of the lower end of an unspecified femur that is currently undergoing routine healing. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or Type II, meaning there was a break in the skin communicating with the fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced lateral femoral condyle open fracture (Type I or II) that is healing as expected. This applies when the fracture site is stable and showing signs of uncomplicated recovery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "lateral condyle" of the femur.
Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and the healing is "routine."
Confirm the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.423Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of unspecified femur

S72.423E(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