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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intertrochanteric Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Intertrochanteric Fracture

S72.141A
S72.142D

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intertrochanteric 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

  • • Document laterality and displacement status.

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for closed fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and fracture type are clearly documented.

Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

Billable Code
S72.142D
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of healing status and encounter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M97.11XA

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint, initial encounter

Use when the fracture is around a prosthetic joint.

Z47.1

Aftercare following surgery for fracture

Use for post-operative care documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur?

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

How do you code a nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture?

For a nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture, use the ICD-10 code range S72.15-.

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