S72.90
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of unspecified femur
Unspecified fracture 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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (16)
S72.90XAUnsp fracture of unsp femur, init encntr for closed fracture
S72.90XBUnsp fracture of unsp femur, init for opn fx type I/2
S72.90XCUnsp fracture of unsp femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S72.90XDUnsp fracture of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S72.90XEUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal
S72.90XFUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w routn heal
S72.90XGUnsp fracture of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S72.90XHUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay heal
S72.90XJUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w delay heal
S72.90XKUnsp fracture of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S72.90XMUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S72.90XNUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w nonunion
S72.90XPUnsp fracture of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w malunion
S72.90XQUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S72.90XRUnsp fx unsp femur, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w malunion
S72.90XSUnspecified fracture of unspecified femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of unspecified femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of unspecified femur is S72.90. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of unspecified femur". S72.90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.90 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.90 represents "Unspecified fracture 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 S72.90 a billable code?
No, S72.90 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 S72.90.
What chapter is S72.90 in?
S72.90 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.90?
S72.90 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 S72.90?
S72.90 has 16 child codes, including: S72.90XA (Unsp fracture of unsp femur, init encntr for closed fracture), S72.90XB (Unsp fracture of unsp femur, init for opn fx type I/2), S72.90XC (Unsp fracture of unsp femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S72.90XD (Unsp fracture of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.90?
Yes, when using S72.90 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.90?
S72.90 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859078. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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