ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S72.126B Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- S72 Fracture of femur
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in S72
2466 complete codes in this category.
- S72.125NNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S72.125PNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S72.125QNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S72.125RNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S72.125SNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, sequela
- S72.126ANondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.126BNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.126CNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.126DNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.126ENondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S72.126FNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S72.126GNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II”: 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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