ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S72.9
Unspecified fracture of femur
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S72.9
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
fracture of hip NOS (S72.00-, S72.01-)
Inclusion Terms
- Fracture of thigh NOS
- Fracture of upper leg NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S72.9 (Unspecified fracture of femur)
ICD-10-CM code S72.9 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 S72.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S72.9 - Unspecified fracture 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 Unspecified fracture of femur.