Disp fx of med condyle of unsp femr, 7thR

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a malunion of a previously treated open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the medial condyle of an unspecified femur. Malunion indicates that the fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position, potentially leading to functional impairment.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents with a documented malunion of an open medial femoral condyle fracture that was initially classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This typically occurs during follow-up visits after the initial treatment, where imaging confirms the improper healing alignment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "malunion" and not just "nonunion" or "delayed union."
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not the initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S72.433R(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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