S72.45
Non-billableSuprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn lower end of femur
Supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension 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
- Supracondylar fracture of lower end 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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
S72.451Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur
S72.452Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur
S72.453Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of unsp femur
S72.454Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur
S72.455Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur
S72.456Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end unsp femur
Related Codes(8)
S72.40Unspecified fracture of lower end of femur
S72.41Unspecified condyle 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
S72.46Suprcndl 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
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn lower end of femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn lower end of femur is S72.45. The full clinical description is "Supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of femur". S72.45 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.45 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.45 represents “Supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension 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 S72.45 a billable code?
No, S72.45 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 S72.45.
What chapter is S72.45 in?
S72.45 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.45?
S72.45 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 S72.45?
S72.45 has 6 child codes, including: S72.451 (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur), S72.452 (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of l femur), S72.453 (Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of unsp femur), S72.454 (Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end of r femur), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.45?
Yes, when using S72.45, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.45?
S72.45 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2858745, C2858746. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S72.45 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl extn 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 S72.45?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S72.45 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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