S72.126
Non-billableNondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur
Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (16)
S72.126ANondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unsp femur, init
S72.126BNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thB
S72.126CNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thC
S72.126DNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thD
S72.126ENondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thE
S72.126FNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thF
S72.126GNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thG
S72.126HNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thH
S72.126JNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thJ
S72.126KNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thK
S72.126MNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thM
S72.126NNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thN
S72.126PNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thP
S72.126QNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thQ
S72.126RNondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thR
S72.126SNondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unsp femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur is S72.126. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur". S72.126 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.126 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.126 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S72.126 a billable code?
No, S72.126 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 16 child codes under S72.126.
What chapter is S72.126 in?
S72.126 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.126?
S72.126 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-).
What are the subcategories under S72.126?
S72.126 has 16 child codes, including: S72.126A (Nondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unsp femur, init), S72.126B (Nondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thB), S72.126C (Nondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thC), S72.126D (Nondisp fx of less trochanter of unsp femr, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.126?
Yes, when using S72.126 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.126?
S72.126 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2857341. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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