Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thR

Nondisplaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a non-displaced fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically above the condyles, without extending into the joint. It indicates a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position (malunion). The laterality of the femur is not specified.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open supracondylar femoral fracture that has resulted in malunion. This could include visits for assessment of functional limitations, pain management related to the malunion, or planning for corrective procedures. It signifies that the initial healing process has concluded with an unsatisfactory anatomical alignment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for an open fracture.
Verify that the fracture is indeed supracondylar and non-displaced, without intracondylar extension.
Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was documented in the initial injury or subsequent records.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.456Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end unsp femur

S72.456R(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