S72.362
Non-billableDisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur
Displaced segmental 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)
S72.362ADisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur, init
S72.362BDispl seg fx shaft of l femur, init for opn fx type I/2
S72.362CDispl seg fx shaft of l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S72.362DDispl seg fx shaft of l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S72.362EDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thE
S72.362FDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thF
S72.362GDispl seg fx shaft of l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S72.362HDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thH
S72.362JDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thJ
S72.362KDispl seg fx shaft of l femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S72.362MDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thM
S72.362NDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thN
S72.362PDispl seg fx shaft of l femur, subs for clos fx w malunion
S72.362QDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thQ
S72.362RDispl seg fx shaft of l femr, 7thR
S72.362SDisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur is S72.362. The full clinical description is "Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur". S72.362 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.362 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.362 represents "Displaced segmental 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 S72.362 a billable code?
No, S72.362 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 S72.362.
What chapter is S72.362 in?
S72.362 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.362?
S72.362 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 S72.362?
S72.362 has 16 child codes, including: S72.362A (Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur, init), S72.362B (Displ seg fx shaft of l femur, init for opn fx type I/2), S72.362C (Displ seg fx shaft of l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S72.362D (Displ seg fx shaft of l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.362?
Yes, when using S72.362 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.362?
S72.362 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858147. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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