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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Closed Fracture of Left Hip

ICD-10 Coding for Closed Fracture of Left Hip

S72.002A
M80.052A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for closed fracture of left hip includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Closed Left Hip Fracture
Closed Fracture of Left Femur
closed femoral neck fracture left
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Closed Fracture of Left Hip

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Closed Fracture of Left Hip

Use ICD-10 code S72.002A for unspecified fracture of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified fracture of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S72.002A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a closed fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'closed' and 'left femoral neck'

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of left femoral neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are documented.

Age-related osteoporosis with pathological fracture, left hip, initial encounter

Billable Code
M80.052A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • DEXA scan showing osteoporosis
  • • Minimal trauma history

Applicable To

  • • Pathological fracture of left hip due to osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports osteoporosis as the cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W18.09XA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping, or stumbling

Use to describe the external cause of the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a closed fracture of the left hip?

The ICD-10 code for a closed fracture of the left hip, specifically the femoral neck, is S72.002A for the initial encounter.

How do you code a pathological fracture of the left hip due to osteoporosis?

For a pathological fracture of the left hip due to osteoporosis, use ICD-10 code M80.052A for the initial encounter.

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