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

ICD-10 Coding for Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture

S72.141A
S72.141K

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

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

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter

Billable Code
S72.141A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a displaced fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Documentation of laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Displaced intertrochanteric fracture, right femur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes laterality, encounter type, and fracture displacement status.

Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for nonunion

Billable Code
S72.141K
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Nonunion of displaced intertrochanteric fracture, right femur

Important Notes

  • • Nonunion must be confirmed by imaging and documented in the medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M80.0A

Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

Use when the fracture is due to osteoporosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a right intertrochanteric hip fracture, initial encounter, is S72.141A.

How do you code a left intertrochanteric hip fracture?

For a left intertrochanteric hip fracture, initial encounter, use ICD-10 code S72.142A.

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