S72.46
Non-billableSuprcndl fracture w intrcndl extension of lower end of femur
Supracondylar fracture with 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.
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 (6)
S72.461Displ suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extn lower end of r femur
S72.462Displ suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extn lower end of l femur
S72.463Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn lower end of unsp femur
S72.464Nondisp suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn lower end of r femur
S72.465Nondisp suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn lower end of l femur
S72.466Nondisp suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn lower end of unsp femur
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extension of lower end of femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extension of lower end of femur is S72.46. The full clinical description is "Supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of lower end of femur". S72.46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.46 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.46 represents "Supracondylar fracture with 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 S72.46 a billable code?
No, S72.46 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 S72.46.
What chapter is S72.46 in?
S72.46 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.46?
S72.46 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 S72.46?
S72.46 has 6 child codes, including: S72.461 (Displ suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extn lower end of r femur), S72.462 (Displ suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extn lower end of l femur), S72.463 (Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn lower end of unsp femur), S72.464 (Nondisp suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn lower end of r femur), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.46?
Yes, when using S72.46 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.46?
S72.46 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858849. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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