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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Femoral Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Right Femoral Fracture

S72.001A
S72.021D

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

Also Known as:
Right Hip Fracture
Right Femoral Neck Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Femoral Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Femoral Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S72.001A for fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S72.001A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality and encounter type documented

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of right femoral neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and encounter type.

Displaced fracture of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

Billable Code
S72.021D
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Follow-up imaging showing healing
documentation:
  • • Documentation of healing status

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of right femoral neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects the healing status and encounter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W00.0XXA

Fall from ladder, initial encounter

Use to describe the external cause of the fracture.

Z47.89

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Use for follow-up care after initial treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a right femoral fracture, specifically the neck of the femur, is S72.001A for an initial encounter with a closed fracture.

How do you code a subsequent encounter for a right femoral fracture?

For a subsequent encounter with routine healing of a displaced fracture of the right femoral neck, use S72.021D.

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