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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Left Femoral Neck

ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Left Femoral Neck

S72.042A
M80.052A

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

Also Known as:
Left Hip Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture Left Side
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Left Femoral Neck

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

Use ICD-10 code S72.042A for nondisplaced fracture of left femoral neck, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nondisplaced fracture of left femoral neck, initial encounter

Billable Code
S72.042A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of nondisplaced fracture on imaging
documentation:
  • • Clear documentation of initial encounter and nondisplacement

Applicable To

  • • Nondisplaced subcapital fracture of left femoral neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and displacement status are documented.

Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, left femur, initial encounter

Billable Code
M80.052A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diagnosis of osteoporosis or neoplastic disease
  • • Imaging showing fracture without trauma

Applicable To

  • • Pathological fracture due to osteoporosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure underlying condition is documented and coded.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W00.0XXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object, initial encounter

Use to describe the external cause of the fracture.

C79.51

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Use when fracture is due to metastatic disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a nondisplaced fracture of the left femoral neck?

The ICD-10 code for a nondisplaced fracture of the left femoral neck is S72.042A, used for initial encounters.

How do you document a left femoral neck fracture?

Document the fracture type, displacement, laterality, and encounter type. Include imaging findings and mechanism of injury.

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