Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of l femr, 7thN

Nondisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a left femoral lower epiphyseal fracture that is not displaced and is being treated for a nonunion. The fracture was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a nonunion of a previously sustained, nondisplaced, open lower epiphyseal fracture of the left femur. This applies when the original open fracture was classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for accurate coding.
Verify the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented as this impacts code selection.
Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and addresses the "nonunion" of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.445Nondisp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur

S72.445N(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