S72.21
Non-billableDisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur
Displaced subtrochanteric fracture of right 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)
S72.21XADisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur, init
S72.21XBDisplaced subtrochnt fx r femur, init for opn fx type I/2
S72.21XCDisplaced subtrochnt fx r femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S72.21XDDispl subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S72.21XEDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thE
S72.21XFDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thF
S72.21XGDispl subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S72.21XHDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thH
S72.21XJDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thJ
S72.21XKDisplaced subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S72.21XMDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thM
S72.21XNDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thN
S72.21XPDisplaced subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w malunion
S72.21XQDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thQ
S72.21XRDispl subtrochnt fx r femr, 7thR
S72.21XSDisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur is S72.21. The full clinical description is "Displaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur". S72.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.21 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.21 represents "Displaced subtrochanteric fracture of right 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 S72.21 a billable code?
No, S72.21 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 S72.21.
What chapter is S72.21 in?
S72.21 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.21?
S72.21 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 S72.21?
S72.21 has 16 child codes, including: S72.21XA (Displaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur, init), S72.21XB (Displaced subtrochnt fx r femur, init for opn fx type I/2), S72.21XC (Displaced subtrochnt fx r femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S72.21XD (Displ subtrochnt fx r femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.21?
Yes, when using S72.21 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.21?
S72.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2857563. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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