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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture

S72.031
S72.032

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for displaced femoral neck fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Displaced Hip Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture with Displacement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S72.031 for displaced fracture of neck of right femur, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of neck of right femur

Non-Billable
S72.031
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed displacement on imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality and displacement documented

Applicable To

  • • Displaced subcapital fracture of right femur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'displaced' and 'right' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Displaced fracture of neck of left femur

Non-Billable
S72.032
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed displacement on imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality and displacement documented

Applicable To

  • • Displaced subcapital fracture of left femur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'displaced' and 'left' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W19

Unspecified fall

Use to specify the external cause of the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a displaced femoral neck fracture?

The ICD-10 codes for displaced femoral neck fractures are S72.031 for the right side and S72.032 for the left side, with specific 7th characters for encounter type and healing status.

How do you document a displaced femoral neck fracture?

Document the fracture type, laterality, displacement, and encounter type. Use imaging to confirm displacement and specify the treatment plan.

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