NC72.2
Fracture of neck of femur
Fracture of neck of femur
Child Codes (6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for fracture of neck of femur?
The ICD-11 code for fracture of neck of femur is NC72.2. The full clinical description is "Fracture of neck of femur".
What does ICD-11 code NC72.2 mean?
ICD-11 code NC72.2 represents “Fracture of neck of femur”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC72.2 in?
NC72.2 is in Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes NA00-NF2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code NC72.2?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC72.2 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under NC72.2?
NC72.2 has 6 child codes, including: NC72.20 (Fracture of neck of femur, subcapital), NC72.21 (Fracture of neck of femur, mid-cervical), NC72.22 (Fracture of base of neck of femur), NC72.23 (Intracapsular fracture of femur), and 2 more.
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