Oth fx low end r femr, 7thF

Other fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located at the lower portion of the right thigh bone, specifically an open fracture of types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, that is currently in the routine healing phase. The "open" nature indicates that the skin and soft tissues were compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained a severe open fracture of the distal right femur and is now undergoing routine recovery. It is used after the initial treatment of the fracture, when the patient is progressing as expected without complications requiring extensive intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies the "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" aspects.
Verify the fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record for open fractures.
Confirm the laterality is correctly identified as the right femur.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.491Other fracture of lower end of right femur

S72.491F(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