S72.13
Non-billableApophyseal fracture of femur
S72.13 is the ICD-10-CM code for Apophyseal fracture of femur. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S72.131 for billing.
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.…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •chronic (nontraumatic) slipped upper femoral epiphysis (M93.0-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S72.13?
- S72.13 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Apophyseal fracture of femur". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S72.13 a billable code?
- No — S72.13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S72.131) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S72.13?
- S72.13 has 6 more specific child codes, including S72.131, S72.132, S72.133.
- What is excluded from S72.13?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): chronic (nontraumatic) slipped upper femoral epiphysis (M93.0-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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