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2025 ICD-10-CM code S72.24XJ

Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing.

Use a secondary code from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) to indicate the cause of the injury. Also, use an additional code to identify any retained foreign body (Z18.-), if applicable.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of a fracture that is not healing properly, potentially leading to complications if not addressed.Delayed healing can result in nonunion or malunion, requiring further intervention.The Gustilo classification helps determine the severity and guides treatment decisions.

Diagnosis and treatment of this fracture are typically managed by an orthopedic surgeon or a trauma specialist.They would evaluate the fracture, determine the appropriate treatment (surgical or non-surgical), and monitor the healing process.

In simple words: This code represents a follow-up visit for a broken right thigh bone just below the hip joint. The bone broke through the skin, and it's a severe break (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The bone is healing slower than expected.

This code describes a nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the right femur.It is used for a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient has been seen previously for this injury. The fracture is open, meaning the bone broke through the skin, and is classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC according to the Gustilo classification system.The fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is not healing as expected.

Example 1: A patient initially sustained an open subtrochanteric right femur fracture in a motorcycle accident. They underwent surgical repair and were discharged. They now present for a follow-up visit, and the fracture is not healing as expected.The physician documents delayed healing., A patient with osteoporosis falls and sustains an open, nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of their right femur. After initial treatment, they return for a follow-up appointment.The fracture shows signs of delayed healing. The appropriate 7th character should be used to specify the type of delayed healing., A patient with a gunshot wound to their right thigh presents with an open, nondisplaced subtrochanteric femur fracture. They undergo debridement and external fixation.Weeks later, at a follow-up appointment, the physician notes delayed healing.

Documentation should include details of the initial injury, the type of open fracture (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), the treatment provided, the evidence of delayed healing (e.g., imaging results, clinical findings), and the plan for further management.

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