S72
Non-billableFracture of femur
S72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of femur. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S72.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture. What are the different types of fractures? There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on: Whether the bone is partially or completely broken.…
Read more about Fractures at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)
Excludes2 — not included here
Notes
- •A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- •A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
- •The open fracture designations are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S72?
- S72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fracture of femur". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S72 a billable code?
- No — S72 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S72.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from S72?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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