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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Femur

ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Femur

S72.001D
S72.21XA

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Femur

Use ICD-10 code S72.001D for fracture of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

Billable Code
S72.001D
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fracture healing confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Follow-up visit for routine healing

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of neck of femur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of encounter (initial, subsequent, sequela) using the appropriate 7th character.

Displaced subtrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S72.21XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Initial X-ray or CT scan confirming fracture location and type
documentation:
  • • Clinical notes detailing mechanism of injury

Applicable To

  • • Closed subtrochanteric fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper documentation of fracture type and location to avoid coding errors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M97.01XA

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right hip joint, initial encounter

Use when a fracture occurs around a prosthetic hip joint.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a femur fracture varies by type and location, such as S72.001D for a neck fracture of the right femur, subsequent encounter.

How do you code a periprosthetic femur fracture?

Use M97.01XA for a periprosthetic fracture around a prosthetic hip joint, often in conjunction with a femur fracture code.

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