S72.41
Non-billableUnspecified condyle fracture of lower end of femur
Unspecified condyle fracture of lower end 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
- Condyle fracture of femur NOS
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)
S72.411Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of right femur
S72.412Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of left femur
S72.413Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of unsp femur
S72.414Nondisp unsp condyle fracture of lower end of right femur
S72.415Nondisp unsp condyle fracture of lower end of left femur
S72.416Nondisp unsp condyle fracture of lower end of unsp femur
Related Codes(8)
S72.40Unspecified fracture of lower end of femur
S72.42Fracture of lateral condyle of femur
S72.43Fracture of medial condyle of femur
S72.44Fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of femur
S72.45Suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn lower end of femur
S72.46Suprcndl fracture w intrcndl extension of lower end of femur
S72.47Torus fracture of lower end of femur
S72.49Other fracture of lower end of femur
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
UMLS
- Condyle Fracture, FemoralC0435846
- Condyle Fractures, FemoralC0435846
- Condyle fracture of femur NOSC0435846
- Condyles Fracture, FemoralC0435846
- Femoral Condyle FractureC0435846
- Femoral Condyle FracturesC0435846
- Femoral Condyles FractureC0435846
- Femoral Condyles FracturesC0435846
- Fracture of femoral condyleC0435846
- Fracture of femoral condyle (disorder)C0435846
- Fracture, Femoral CondyleC0435846
- Fracture, Femoral CondylesC0435846
- femoral condyle fractureC0435846
- fracture femoral condyleC0435846
- fracture femur condyleC0435846
- fracture of femoral condyleC0435846
- Unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of femurC2858336
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of femur is S72.41. The full clinical description is "Unspecified condyle fracture of lower end of femur". S72.41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.41 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.41 represents “Unspecified condyle fracture of lower end 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 S72.41 a billable code?
No, S72.41 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 S72.41.
What chapter is S72.41 in?
S72.41 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.41?
S72.41 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 S72.41?
S72.41 has 6 child codes, including: S72.411 (Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of right femur), S72.412 (Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of left femur), S72.413 (Displaced unsp condyle fracture of lower end of unsp femur), S72.414 (Nondisp unsp condyle fracture of lower end of right femur), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.41?
Yes, when using S72.41, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.41?
S72.41 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0435846, C2858336. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S72.41 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified condyle fracture of lower end 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 S72.41?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S72.41 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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