S72.456
Non-billableNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end unsp femur
Nondisplaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end 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
- 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)
S72.456ANondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,init
S72.456BNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thB
S72.456CNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thC
S72.456DNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thD
S72.456ENondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thE
S72.456FNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thF
S72.456GNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thG
S72.456HNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thH
S72.456JNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thJ
S72.456KNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thK
S72.456MNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thM
S72.456NNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thN
S72.456PNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thP
S72.456QNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thQ
S72.456RNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thR
S72.456SNondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,sqla
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end unsp femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end unsp femur is S72.456. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of unspecified femur". S72.456 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.456 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.456 represents "Nondisplaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end 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 S72.456 a billable code?
No, S72.456 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 S72.456.
What chapter is S72.456 in?
S72.456 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.456?
S72.456 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 S72.456?
S72.456 has 16 child codes, including: S72.456A (Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,init), S72.456B (Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thB), S72.456C (Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thC), S72.456D (Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.456?
Yes, when using S72.456 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.456?
S72.456 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858832. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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