S72.322
Non-billableDisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur
Displaced transverse fracture of shaft 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)
S72.322ADisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur, init
S72.322BDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thB
S72.322CDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thC
S72.322DDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thD
S72.322EDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thE
S72.322FDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thF
S72.322GDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thG
S72.322HDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thH
S72.322JDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ
S72.322KDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thK
S72.322MDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thM
S72.322NDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thN
S72.322PDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thP
S72.322QDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thQ
S72.322RDispl transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thR
S72.322SDisplaced transverse fx shaft of left femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur is S72.322. The full clinical description is "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur". S72.322 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.322 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.322 represents "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft 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 S72.322 a billable code?
No, S72.322 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 S72.322.
What chapter is S72.322 in?
S72.322 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.322?
S72.322 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 S72.322?
S72.322 has 16 child codes, including: S72.322A (Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left femur, init), S72.322B (Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thB), S72.322C (Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thC), S72.322D (Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.322?
Yes, when using S72.322 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.322?
S72.322 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2857735. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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