S72.135
Non-billableNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur
Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left 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)
S72.135ANondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, init
S72.135BNondisp apophyseal fx left femur, init for opn fx type I/2
S72.135CNondisp apophyseal fx l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S72.135DNondisp apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S72.135ENondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thE
S72.135FNondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thF
S72.135GNondisp apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S72.135HNondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thH
S72.135JNondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thJ
S72.135KNondisp apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S72.135MNondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thM
S72.135NNondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thN
S72.135PNondisp apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w malunion
S72.135QNondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thQ
S72.135RNondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thR
S72.135SNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur is S72.135. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur". S72.135 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.135 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.135 represents "Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left 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 S72.135 a billable code?
No, S72.135 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 S72.135.
What chapter is S72.135 in?
S72.135 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.135?
S72.135 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.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S72.135?
S72.135 has 16 child codes, including: S72.135A (Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, init), S72.135B (Nondisp apophyseal fx left femur, init for opn fx type I/2), S72.135C (Nondisp apophyseal fx l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S72.135D (Nondisp apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.135?
Yes, when using S72.135 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.135?
S72.135 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2857427. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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