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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Fracture

S72.002A
S72.142A

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of left femur
Left femoral fracture
Left femoral neck fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S72.002A for unspecified fracture of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified fracture of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S72.002A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of fracture
  • • Clinical documentation specifying closed fracture

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of neck of left femur

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies closed fracture to avoid unspecified coding.

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

Billable Code
S72.142A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of intertrochanteric fracture
  • • Clinical documentation specifying displaced fracture

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture between greater and lesser trochanter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes displacement and intertrochanteric location.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.310

Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture

Use for sequela encounters to indicate history of fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified fracture of the neck of the left femur is S72.002A. For a displaced intertrochanteric fracture, use S72.142A.

How do you code a pathological left hip fracture?

For a pathological fracture due to osteoporosis, use M80.052A. Ensure documentation specifies the underlying condition.

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