S72.479
Non-billableTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified femur
Torus fracture 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 (6)
S72.479ATorus fracture of lower end of unsp femur, init for clos fx
S72.479DTorus fx lower end of unsp femur, subs for fx w routn heal
S72.479GTorus fx lower end of unsp femur, subs for fx w delay heal
S72.479KTorus fx lower end of unsp femur, subs for fx w nonunion
S72.479PTorus fx lower end of unsp femur, subs for fx w malunion
S72.479STorus fracture of lower end of unspecified femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of lower end of unspecified femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of lower end of unspecified femur is S72.479. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified femur". S72.479 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.479 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.479 represents "Torus fracture 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 S72.479 a billable code?
No, S72.479 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 S72.479.
What chapter is S72.479 in?
S72.479 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.479?
S72.479 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 S72.479?
S72.479 has 6 child codes, including: S72.479A (Torus fracture of lower end of unsp femur, init for clos fx), S72.479D (Torus fx lower end of unsp femur, subs for fx w routn heal), S72.479G (Torus fx lower end of unsp femur, subs for fx w delay heal), S72.479K (Torus fx lower end of unsp femur, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.479?
Yes, when using S72.479 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.479?
S72.479 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858967. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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