S72.1
Non-billablePertrochanteric fracture
Pertrochanteric fracture
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
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Child Codes (5)
Related Codes(6)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pertrochanteric fracture?
The ICD-10-CM code for pertrochanteric fracture is S72.1. The full clinical description is "Pertrochanteric fracture". S72.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.1 represents “Pertrochanteric fracture”. 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 S72.1 a billable code?
No, S72.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S72.1.
What chapter is S72.1 in?
S72.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.1?
S72.1 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 S72.1?
S72.1 has 5 child codes, including: S72.10 (Unspecified trochanteric fracture of femur), S72.11 (Fracture of greater trochanter of femur), S72.12 (Fracture of lesser trochanter of femur), S72.13 (Apophyseal fracture of femur), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.1?
Yes, when using S72.1, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.1?
S72.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0281883. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S72.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pertrochanteric fracture 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 S72.1?
S72.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC72.3Z (Fracture of unspecified trochanteric section of femur).
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