S72.451
Non-billableDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur
Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right 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
- 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 (16)
S72.451ADispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end r femur, init
S72.451BDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thB
S72.451CDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thC
S72.451DDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thD
S72.451EDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thE
S72.451FDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thF
S72.451GDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thG
S72.451HDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thH
S72.451JDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thJ
S72.451KDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thK
S72.451MDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thM
S72.451NDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thN
S72.451PDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thP
S72.451QDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thQ
S72.451RDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thR
S72.451SDispl suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end r femur, sqla
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur is S72.451. The full clinical description is "Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur". S72.451 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.451 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.451 represents "Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right 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 S72.451 a billable code?
No, S72.451 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 S72.451.
What chapter is S72.451 in?
S72.451 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.451?
S72.451 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 S72.451?
S72.451 has 16 child codes, including: S72.451A (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end r femur, init), S72.451B (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thB), S72.451C (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thC), S72.451D (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.451?
Yes, when using S72.451 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.451?
S72.451 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858747. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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