Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thJ

Displaced supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the lower part of the right thigh bone, specifically above the condyles, that also extends into the joint surface. The fracture fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This particular code specifies an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient with this specific type of open supracondylar and intracondylar femoral fracture is experiencing delayed healing. It is appropriate for subsequent visits where the focus is on managing the delayed union of this severe open fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and includes "intracondylar extension."
Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.461Displ suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extn lower end of r femur

S72.461J(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