S72.323
Non-billableDisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur
Displaced transverse fracture of shaft 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)
S72.323ADisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp femur, init
S72.323BDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thB
S72.323CDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thC
S72.323DDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD
S72.323EDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thE
S72.323FDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thF
S72.323GDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thG
S72.323HDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thH
S72.323JDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thJ
S72.323KDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thK
S72.323MDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thM
S72.323NDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thN
S72.323PDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thP
S72.323QDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thQ
S72.323RDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thR
S72.323SDisplaced transverse fx shaft of unsp femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur is S72.323. The full clinical description is "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified femur". S72.323 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.323 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.323 represents "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft 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 S72.323 a billable code?
No, S72.323 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 S72.323.
What chapter is S72.323 in?
S72.323 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.323?
S72.323 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 S72.323?
S72.323 has 16 child codes, including: S72.323A (Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp femur, init), S72.323B (Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thB), S72.323C (Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thC), S72.323D (Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.323?
Yes, when using S72.323 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.323?
S72.323 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2857752. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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