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

ICD-10 Coding for Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture

S72.141A

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

Also Known as:
Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture
IT Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S72.141A for displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Billable Code
S72.141A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • X-ray shows fracture between greater and lesser trochanter.
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'displaced' and 'right femur'.

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture
  • • Right femur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and encounter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M80.051A

Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right femur

Use when the fracture is due to osteoporosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture, is S72.141A.

How do you code a left intertrochanteric femur fracture?

For a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture, use ICD-10 code S72.142A.

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