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

ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Left Hip Fracture

S72.002A

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

Also Known as:
Left Hip Fracture Unspecified
ICD-10 Left Hip Fracture Unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Left Hip Fracture

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified closed fracture of left femoral neck, initial encounter

Billable Code
S72.002A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fracture confirmed by imaging as closed and unspecified.
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific fracture type documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of left femoral neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and fracture type are documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M80.052A

Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left hip

Use if the fracture is due to osteoporosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified closed fracture of the left femoral neck, initial encounter, is S72.002A.

When should S72.002A be used?

Use S72.002A when the fracture is confirmed as closed and unspecified in type, during the initial encounter.

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