Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end l femr, 7thM

Displaced supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a complex fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically a supracondylar fracture that extends into the condyles, which has become displaced. The fracture is an open type I or II, indicating a break in the skin, and has failed to heal properly (nonunion) after initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated open supracondylar and intracondylar fracture of the left femur that is now complicated by nonunion. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type I or II. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
Verify the fracture is specifically of the lower end of the femur and on the left side.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care of an open fracture type I or II with documented nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.462Displ suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extn lower end of l femur

S72.462M(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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