S72.471
Non-billableTorus fracture of lower end of right femur
Torus fracture 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 (6)
S72.471ATorus fracture of lower end of right femur, init for clos fx
S72.471DTorus fx lower end of right femur, subs for fx w routn heal
S72.471GTorus fx lower end of right femur, subs for fx w delay heal
S72.471KTorus fx lower end of right femur, subs for fx w nonunion
S72.471PTorus fx lower end of right femur, subs for fx w malunion
S72.471STorus fracture of lower end of right femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of lower end of right femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of lower end of right femur is S72.471. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of lower end of right femur". S72.471 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.471 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.471 represents "Torus fracture 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 S72.471 a billable code?
No, S72.471 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 S72.471.
What chapter is S72.471 in?
S72.471 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.471?
S72.471 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.-).
What are the subcategories under S72.471?
S72.471 has 6 child codes, including: S72.471A (Torus fracture of lower end of right femur, init for clos fx), S72.471D (Torus fx lower end of right femur, subs for fx w routn heal), S72.471G (Torus fx lower end of right femur, subs for fx w delay heal), S72.471K (Torus fx lower end of right femur, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.471?
Yes, when using S72.471 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.471?
S72.471 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858953. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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