Oth physl fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w routn heal

Other physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the left femur, which is not further specified as Salter-Harris type I, II, III, or IV. The patient is in the healing phase, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving routine care for a previously diagnosed unspecified physeal fracture of the lower left femur. This includes appointments for cast changes, X-ray evaluations confirming satisfactory healing, or physical therapy during the routine recovery period.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and "lower end" to differentiate from other femoral fractures.
Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that healing is "routine" to justify the 7th character 'D'.
Verify that the specific Salter-Harris type is not documented; if it is, a more specific code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S79.192Other physeal fracture of lower end of left femur

S79.192D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.15ApproxICD-9 V54.15ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S79Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh S79.0Physeal fracture of upper end of femur S79.00Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of femur S79.001