S72.25
Non-billableNondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur
Nondisplaced subtrochanteric 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)
S72.25XANondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, init
S72.25XBNondisp subtrochnt fx left femur, init for opn fx type I/2
S72.25XCNondisp subtrochnt fx l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S72.25XDNondisp subtrochnt fx l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S72.25XENondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thE
S72.25XFNondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thF
S72.25XGNondisp subtrochnt fx l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S72.25XHNondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thH
S72.25XJNondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thJ
S72.25XKNondisp subtrochnt fx l femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S72.25XMNondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thM
S72.25XNNondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thN
S72.25XPNondisp subtrochnt fx l femur, subs for clos fx w malunion
S72.25XQNondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thQ
S72.25XRNondisp subtrochnt fx l femr, 7thR
S72.25XSNondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur is S72.25. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur". S72.25 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.25 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.25 represents "Nondisplaced subtrochanteric 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 S72.25 a billable code?
No, S72.25 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 S72.25.
What chapter is S72.25 in?
S72.25 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.25?
S72.25 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 S72.25?
S72.25 has 16 child codes, including: S72.25XA (Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, init), S72.25XB (Nondisp subtrochnt fx left femur, init for opn fx type I/2), S72.25XC (Nondisp subtrochnt fx l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S72.25XD (Nondisp subtrochnt fx l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.25?
Yes, when using S72.25 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.25?
S72.25 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2857631. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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