S72.472
Non-billableTorus fracture of lower end of left femur
Torus fracture of lower end of left femur
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 (6)
S72.472ATorus fracture of lower end of left femur, init for clos fx
S72.472DTorus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w routn heal
S72.472GTorus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w delay heal
S72.472KTorus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w nonunion
S72.472PTorus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w malunion
S72.472STorus fracture of lower end of left femur, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of lower end of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of lower end of left femur is S72.472. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of lower end of left femur". S72.472 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.472 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.472 represents “Torus fracture of lower end of left 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 S72.472 a billable code?
No, S72.472 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 S72.472.
What chapter is S72.472 in?
S72.472 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.472?
S72.472 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 S72.472?
S72.472 has 6 child codes, including: S72.472A (Torus fracture of lower end of left femur, init for clos fx), S72.472D (Torus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w routn heal), S72.472G (Torus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w delay heal), S72.472K (Torus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.472?
Yes, when using S72.472, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.472?
S72.472 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858960. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S72.472 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like torus fracture of lower end of left 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 S72.472?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S72.472 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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