Disp fx of med condyle of l femr, 7thN

Displaced fracture of medial condyle of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left femur fracture involving the medial condyle, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up encounter for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing care for a patient with a previously treated open medial condyle fracture of the left femur that has not united. It should be used when the patient presents for management of this nonunion, such as for surgical intervention, cast changes, or evaluation of healing progress.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "medial condyle" involvement.
Verify the encounter is for a subsequent visit related to the nonunion of an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Do not use this code for initial treatment or for closed fractures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.432Displaced fracture of medial condyle of left femur

S72.432N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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