Oth fx left femur, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w malunion

Other fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left femur, other than those specifically classified, that has previously been treated but is now presenting with malunion. The original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. The current encounter is for ongoing care related to this healing complication.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or further surgical intervention for a left femur fracture that has healed in a misaligned or deformed position. This applies specifically when the initial injury was a severe open fracture and the current visit addresses the resulting malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the current complication.
Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC of the left femur.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing treatment or follow-up for the fracture and its complication.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.8X2Other fracture of left femur

S72.8X2R(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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