ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S72.1
Pertrochanteric fracture
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S72.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
chronic (nontraumatic) slipped upper femoral epiphysis (M93.0-)
Inclusion Terms
Fracture of trochanter NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S72.1 (Pertrochanteric fracture)
ICD-10-CM code S72.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S72.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S72.1 - Pertrochanteric fracture. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pertrochanteric fracture.