Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end l femr, 7thD

Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a left-sided supracondylar femur fracture in the lower end, which is displaced and does not extend into the knee joint. The fracture is currently undergoing routine healing following closed treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated, closed supracondylar femur fracture of the left leg. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing as expected without complications and no further surgical intervention is planned.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for a subsequent visit and not the initial treatment.
Verify the laterality is left and the fracture is displaced without intracondylar extension.
Confirm the healing status is routine and the treatment was closed.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.452Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur

S72.452D(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