icd 10 code for traumatic open fracture right femur

by Dr. Gabe Schaden 4 min read

Unspecified fracture of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II. S72. 91XB is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S72.

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What are the symptoms of a femur fracture?

  • Confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment
  • Heavy or uncontrollable bleeding
  • Inability to move the leg
  • Low blood pressure ( hypotension)
  • Protruding fragments of bone through the skin
  • Severe pain

What are the complications of a femur fracture?

  • Infection
  • Injury to nerves and blood vessels
  • Blood clots
  • Fat embolism (bone marrow enters the blood stream and can travel to the lungs; this can also happen from the fracture itself without surgery)
  • Malalignment or the inability to correctly position the broken bone fragments

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What is a right femoral fracture?

A femoral fracture is a break in the thigh bone. It runs from the hip to the knee. This injury is caused by trauma from: A motor vehicle accident Stress on a weakened bone Things that may raise the risk are: Having a health problem that may result in falls, such as weak muscles

What is the treatment for femur bone infarction?

Treatments may include medication, not walking on the affected leg, stretching, and surgery. Most of the time surgery is eventually required and may include core decompression, osteotomy, bone grafts, or joint replacement. About 15,000 cases occur per year in the United States. People 30 to 50 years old are most commonly affected.

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What is the ICD-10 code for right femur fracture?

ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture S72. 91XA.

What is the ICD-10 code for femur fracture?

Fracture of femur ICD-10-CM S72. 309A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):

What is the ICD-10 code for open fracture?

92XB: Unspecified fracture of facial bones, initial encounter for open fracture.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for right hip fracture?

ICD-10-CM S72. 001A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 521 Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture with mcc. 522 Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without mcc.

What is the ICD-10 code for distal femur fracture?

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What is femur bone fracture?

In certain types of femur fractures, your femur has broken, but its pieces still line up correctly. In other types of fractures (displaced fractures), the trauma moves the bone fragments out of alignment. If you fracture your femur, you usually need ORIF to bring your bones back into place and help them heal.

How do you code open fractures?

Open fractures in ICD-10B, Initial encounter for open fracture type I or II.C, Initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.E, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing.F, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing.More items...•

What is compound or open fracture?

What makes a fracture “compound” or “open” is when the broken bone pierces your skin. If you happen to fall from a ladder and land on your arm, breaking it, you'll know it's a compound fracture if you can see the bone. “Simple” or “closed” fractures don't break through your skin.

How common are open fractures?

Open fractures of the tibia are the most common open long bone fractures, with an annual incidence of 3.4 per 100 000. The mean age of those who sustain open tibial fractures is 43.3 years, most frequently occurring in young adult males and elderly females.

What is ICD-10 code for left femur fracture?

S72. 92XD - Unspecified fracture of left femur [subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing] | ICD-10-CM.

How do you code a fractured hip?

The final specific procedural codes for the management of a hip fracture include: ICD-9- 81.51, 81.52; CPT-4- 27125, 27130, 27230, 27232, 27235, 27236, 27246, 27248, 73530. Non-specific procedural codes include: ICD-9- 78.55, 79.05, 79.15, 79.25, 79.35, 79.65; CPT-4- 27238, 27240, 27244, 27245.

Is a femur bone?

The femur is your thigh bone. It's the longest, strongest bone in your body. It's a critical part of your ability to stand and move.

Coding Notes for S72 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'S72 - Fracture of femur'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code S72. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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