S72.04
Non-billableFracture of base of neck of femur
Fracture of base of neck of femur
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Cervicotrochanteric fracture of femur
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
Child Codes (6)
S72.041Displaced fracture of base of neck of right femur
S72.042Displaced fracture of base of neck of left femur
S72.043Displaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur
S72.044Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur
S72.045Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of left femur
S72.046Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur
Related Codes(7)
S72.00Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur
S72.01Unspecified intracapsular fracture of femur
S72.02Fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of femur
S72.03Midcervical fracture of femur
S72.05Unspecified fracture of head of femur
S72.06Articular fracture of head of femur
S72.09Other fracture of head and neck of femur
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of base of neck of femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of base of neck of femur is S72.04. The full clinical description is "Fracture of base of neck of femur". S72.04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.04 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.04 represents “Fracture of base of neck 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 S72.04 a billable code?
No, S72.04 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 S72.04.
What chapter is S72.04 in?
S72.04 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.04?
S72.04 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 S72.04?
S72.04 has 6 child codes, including: S72.041 (Displaced fracture of base of neck of right femur), S72.042 (Displaced fracture of base of neck of left femur), S72.043 (Displaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femur), S72.044 (Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.04?
Yes, when using S72.04, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.04?
S72.04 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2856791, C0840680. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S72.04 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of base of neck of femur affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S72.04?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S72.04 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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