Find information on right femur fracture diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, treatment, and recovery. Learn about right femoral shaft fractures, distal femur fractures, proximal femur fractures, and relevant healthcare guidelines for accurate documentation and coding best practices. Explore resources for proper medical coding for femur fractures, fracture care, and orthopedic coding related to right femur injuries.
Also known as
Fracture of femur
This range covers fractures of the femur, including the right femur.
Unspecified fracture of femur
Used when the specific site of the femur fracture is not documented.
Fracture of shaft of femur
Covers fractures specifically to the shaft of the femur, which could include the right femur.
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Broad category encompassing injuries like fractures from external causes.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the fracture traumatic?
Yes
Open or closed fracture?
No
Pathological fracture?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right Femur Fracture |
Right Femoral Shaft Fracture |
Right Distal Femur Fracture |
Coding unspecified right femur fracture (S72.9) when documentation supports a more specific type (e.g., spiral, comminuted) leads to inaccurate severity reflection and DRG assignment.
Incorrectly coding left femur fracture or failing to specify laterality when documented creates billing and quality reporting errors. CDI must query for clarity.
Overlooking associated injuries like soft tissue damage or other fractures during coding impacts reimbursement and patient care. Thorough documentation review is crucial.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with right femur fracture. Onset of symptoms occurred on [Date of onset] following a [Mechanism of injury - e.g., fall, motor vehicle accident]. Patient reports pain, described as [Character of pain - e.g., sharp, throbbing, aching] in the right thigh. Physical examination reveals [Physical exam findings - e.g., swelling, ecchymosis, tenderness to palpation, deformity] of the right thigh. Neurovascular assessment of the right lower extremity reveals [Neurovascular status - e.g., intact distal pulses, normal sensation, capillary refill less than 3 seconds]. Radiographic imaging of the right femur demonstrates a [Type of fracture - e.g., transverse, spiral, comminuted] fracture of the [Location of fracture - e.g., distal, proximal, midshaft] femur. Diagnosis of right femur fracture confirmed. Differential diagnoses considered included [Differential diagnoses - e.g., soft tissue injury, hip fracture, knee injury]. Treatment plan includes [Treatment plan - e.g., pain management with analgesics, orthopedic consultation, surgical intervention, immobilization, physical therapy]. Patient education provided regarding right femur fracture care, including weight-bearing restrictions, medication management, and follow-up appointments. Patient understands the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment plan. Follow-up scheduled in [Follow-up timeframe]. ICD-10 code S72. CPT codes for procedures performed will be documented separately.