Oth fx lower end of l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

Other fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a patient presenting with a fracture in the lower end of their left femur, specifically an "other" type of fracture, not otherwise specified. The encounter is for follow-up care of a closed fracture that is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient's previously diagnosed closed fracture of the lower left femur is not healing at the expected rate. This would be used during follow-up visits where the physician is monitoring the healing process and addressing the delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the closed fracture.
Verify the fracture location is the lower end of the left femur.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.492Other fracture of lower end of left femur

S72.492G(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