Disp fx of med condyle of unsp femr, 7thH

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the inner portion of the lower thigh bone, which was initially an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II severity. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for an open medial femoral condyle fracture that is not healing as expected. This includes situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or surgical intervention, due to the delayed union of the bone.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for accurate code selection.
Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture type I or II.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.433Displaced fracture of medial condyle of unspecified femur

S72.433H(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