S72.363
Non-billableDisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified femur
Displaced segmental 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)
S72.363ADisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of unsp femur, init
S72.363BDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femur, init for opn fx type I/2
S72.363CDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S72.363DDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD
S72.363EDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thE
S72.363FDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thF
S72.363GDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thG
S72.363HDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thH
S72.363JDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thJ
S72.363KDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S72.363MDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thM
S72.363NDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thN
S72.363PDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, subs for clos fx w malunion
S72.363QDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thQ
S72.363RDispl seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thR
S72.363SDisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of unsp femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified femur is S72.363. The full clinical description is "Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified femur". S72.363 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.363 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.363 represents "Displaced segmental 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 S72.363 a billable code?
No, S72.363 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 S72.363.
What chapter is S72.363 in?
S72.363 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.363?
S72.363 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 S72.363?
S72.363 has 16 child codes, including: S72.363A (Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of unsp femur, init), S72.363B (Displ seg fx shaft of unsp femur, init for opn fx type I/2), S72.363C (Displ seg fx shaft of unsp femr, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S72.363D (Displ seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.363?
Yes, when using S72.363 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.363?
S72.363 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858164. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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