2025 ICD-10-CM code S72.031
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Injury to the hip and thigh 19 Feed
Displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur.
Use 7th character extensions to specify the encounter type (A, initial encounter; D, subsequent encounter; S, sequela).
Medical necessity is based on the severity of the fracture, the patient's functional limitations, and the potential for complications. Documentation should support the chosen treatment plan.
Providers diagnose this condition based on medical history, physical examination, imaging (X-rays, CT, MRI, bone scan), and laboratory studies. Treatment may include rest, traction, splint/cast, pain medication, surgery (reduction and fixation or joint replacement), and physical therapy.
In simple words: A displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur is a break in the thigh bone near the hip joint, where the broken pieces have moved out of place.
A displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur (thigh bone), also known as a transcervical fracture, refers to a break in the middle portion of the femoral neck, with the fracture fragments separated so that they do not meet. This is typically caused by trauma such as an automobile accident, sports injury, or falls, particularly in elderly patients with low bone density.
Example 1: An elderly patient falls at home and sustains a displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur., A young athlete suffers a high-impact injury during a football game, resulting in a displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur., A car accident victim presents with multiple injuries, including a displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur.
Documentation should include the type of fracture, laterality, any complications (e.g., open fracture, nerve or vessel damage), and the encounter type (initial, subsequent).
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Office