S72.492
Non-billableOther fracture of lower end of left femur
Other 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 (16)
S72.492AOth fracture of lower end of left femur, init for clos fx
S72.492BOth fx lower end of left femur, init for opn fx type I/2
S72.492COth fx lower end of left femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S72.492DOth fx lower end of l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S72.492EOth fx low end l femr, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal
S72.492FOth fx low end l femr, 7thF
S72.492GOth fx lower end of l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S72.492HOth fx low end l femr, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay heal
S72.492JOth fx low end l femr, 7thJ
S72.492KOth fx lower end of left femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S72.492MOth fx lower end l femr, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S72.492NOth fx low end l femr, 7thN
S72.492POth fx lower end of left femur, subs for clos fx w malunion
S72.492QOth fx lower end l femr, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S72.492ROth fx low end l femr, 7thR
S72.492SOther fracture of lower end of left femur, sequela
Related Codes(2)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fracture of lower end of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of lower end of left femur is S72.492. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of lower end of left femur". S72.492 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S72.492 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S72.492 represents “Other 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 S72.492 a billable code?
No, S72.492 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 16 child codes under S72.492.
What chapter is S72.492 in?
S72.492 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S72.492?
S72.492 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 S72.492?
S72.492 has 16 child codes, including: S72.492A (Oth fracture of lower end of left femur, init for clos fx), S72.492B (Oth fx lower end of left femur, init for opn fx type I/2), S72.492C (Oth fx lower end of left femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S72.492D (Oth fx lower end of l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S72.492?
Yes, when using S72.492, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S72.492?
S72.492 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2858992. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S72.492 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other 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 S72.492?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S72.492 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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