2025 ICD-10-CM code M84.352K
Stress fracture of the left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion.
Medical necessity is established by the failed healing of the stress fracture and the need for further intervention to address the nonunion.
Diagnosis of a stress fracture of the left femur involves a physical examination, review of medical history, laboratory tests (calcium and vitamin D levels), and imaging studies (X-ray, MRI, bone scan). Treatment includes rest, immobilization (splint or cast), pain relief with NSAIDs, and possibly surgery in severe cases.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)Osteopathies and chondropathies (M80-M94)
In simple words: A stress fracture is a small break in the bone due to overuse or repeated injury, often seen in athletes. This code indicates that the stress fracture in your left thigh bone hasn't healed properly after treatment.
Stress fracture, left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion.A small crack in the left femur bone has failed to heal or unite properly after initial treatment.
Example 1: A 25-year-old marathon runner experiences ongoing pain in their left thigh despite initial treatment for a stress fracture. Imaging reveals the fracture hasn't united, qualifying for M84.352K., A 50-year-old female with osteoporosis presents with persistent pain in her left femur.Previous X-rays showed a stress fracture, now confirmed as nonunion, justifying M84.352K., A basketball player experiences recurrent pain months after being diagnosed with a left femoral stress fracture. Further examination reveals a nonunion at the fracture site, aligning with the description of M84.352K.
Documentation should include details of the initial stress fracture diagnosis, subsequent treatments, evidence of nonunion (e.g., imaging reports), and the patient's symptoms.
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