Disp fx of low epiphy (separation) of l femr, 7thD

Displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (epiphysis) at the bottom of the left thigh bone that has shifted out of alignment. The fracture is currently undergoing routine healing, and the bone has not broken through the skin.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced epiphyseal fracture of the distal left femur. It indicates that the fracture is closed and progressing through an expected healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "lower epiphysis" of the left femur.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment.
Verify the fracture is documented as "closed" and healing routinely, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.442Disp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur

S72.442D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9 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