ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S72.019S Unspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, sequela
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- S72 Fracture of femur
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a sequela: a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of the injury. The sequela itself is usually coded first, followed by this code.
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Other codes in S72
2466 complete codes in this category.
- S72.019KUnspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S72.019MUnspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S72.019NUnspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S72.019PUnspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S72.019QUnspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S72.019RUnspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S72.019SUnspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, sequela
- S72.021ADisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.021BDisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.021CDisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.021DDisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.021EDisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Unspecified intracapsular fracture of unspecified femur, sequela”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to S72.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has S72, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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