S72.442A

Billable

Disp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, init

Displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S70-S79

Parent Code

S72.442

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for disp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for disp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, init is S72.442A. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture". S72.442A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S72.442A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S72.442A represents "Displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is S72.442A a billable code?

Yes, S72.442A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S72.442A in?

S72.442A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.442A?

S72.442A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858661. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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