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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Femoral Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Femoral Fracture

S72.001A
M84.451A

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

Also Known as:
Thigh Bone Fracture
Femur Break
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Femoral Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S72.001A for fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S72.001A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of fracture on imaging
documentation:
  • • Documentation of closed fracture

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of femoral neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and fracture type (open/closed) are documented.

Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, right femur, initial encounter

Billable Code
M84.451A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Evidence of neoplastic disease
  • • Imaging showing pathological fracture

Applicable To

  • • Fracture due to cancer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure underlying condition causing the fracture is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.83

Long term (current) use of bisphosphonates

Use when fracture is related to long-term bisphosphonate use.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a femoral fracture depends on the specific location and type of fracture. Common codes include S72.001A for a closed fracture of the right femoral neck.

How do you code a pathological femur fracture?

For a pathological femur fracture, use M84.451A for neoplastic disease, along with the specific fracture location code.

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