Oth fx low end unsp femr, 7thF

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lower portion of the femur, where the specific location within the lower end is not documented. It indicates that the fracture was an open fracture of a severe nature (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients recovering from a severe open distal femoral fracture when the exact anatomical site of the fracture at the lower end of the femur is not specified in the medical record. It should be used when the healing process is progressing as anticipated without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified lower end of femur" and an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment.
Confirm that the healing is documented as "routine" or "expected" to differentiate from delayed or nonunion healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.499Other fracture of lower end of unspecified femur

S72.499F(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