ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S72.4
Fracture of lower end of femur
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S72.4
Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of femur (S79.11-)
supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of lower end of femur (S72.46-)
supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of femur (S72.45-)
- fracture of shaft of femur (S72.3-)
- physeal fracture of lower end of femur (S79.1-)
Fracture of distal end of femur
Condyle fracture of femur NOS
Supracondylar fracture of lower end of femur NOS
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S72.47
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S72.4 (Fracture of lower end of femur)
ICD-10-CM code S72.4 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 S72.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S72.4 - Fracture of lower end of femur. 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 Fracture of lower end of femur.