Disp fx of low epiphy (separation) of r femr, 7thE

Displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone that has shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II, and the patient is currently in the routine healing phase following initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced Salter-Harris type I or II fracture of the distal right femoral epiphysis. This applies when the wound is healing without complications and the fracture is progressing as expected.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "lower epiphysis" of the right femur.
Verify the open fracture type (I or II) and that the encounter is for "subsequent" care with "routine healing."
Do not use for initial treatment or for encounters involving delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.441Disp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of right femur

S72.441E(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