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S72.45

Non-billable

Suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn lower end of femur

Supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of femur

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S70-S79

Parent Code

S72.4

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Supracondylar fracture of lower end of femur NOS

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)
  • supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of lower end of femur (S72.46-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • snake bite (T63.0-)
  • venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)
  • fracture of lower leg and ankle (S82.-)
  • fracture of foot (S92.-)
  • periprosthetic fracture of prosthetic implant of hip (M97.0-)
  • fracture of shaft of femur (S72.3-)
  • physeal fracture of lower end of femur (S79.1-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (6)

S72.451

Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur

S72.452

Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur

S72.453

Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of unsp femur

S72.454

Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur

S72.455

Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur

S72.456

Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end unsp femur

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn lower end of femur?

The ICD-10-CM code for suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn lower end of femur is S72.45. The full clinical description is "Supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of femur". S72.45 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S72.45 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S72.45 represents "Supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of 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 S72.45 a billable code?

No, S72.45 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S72.45.

What chapter is S72.45 in?

S72.45 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S72.45?

S72.45 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.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S72.45?

S72.45 has 6 child codes, including: S72.451 (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur), S72.452 (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur), S72.453 (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of unsp femur), S72.454 (Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S72.45?

Yes, when using S72.45 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.45?

S72.45 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2858745, C2858746. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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