icd 10 code for fx femur

by Prof. Issac Upton 5 min read

The ICD-10-CM code S72.92XD might also be used to specify conditions or terms like closed fracture of left femur or open fracture of left femur. The code is exempt from present on admission (POA) reporting for inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals.

Fracture of femur
ICD-10-CM S72. 309A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):

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What is the ICD-10 code for right femur fx?

ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture- S72. 91XA- Codify by AAPC.

What is a FX femur?

A fractured femur is a breakage in the thigh bone (femur), the longest, strongest and heaviest bone in the human body. The strength and size of the femur means that under typical circumstances, a large force or extensive trauma is needed in order to result in a fracture.

What is the ICD-10 code for distal femur fracture?

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What is the DX code for left hip fracture?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S72. 92XA became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S72.

Is a femur fracture a hip fracture?

A hip fracture is a break in the thighbone (femur) of your hip joint. Joints are areas where two or more bones meet. Your hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint, where your thighbone meets your pelvic bone.

What are the types of fracture femur?

The most common types of femoral shaft fractures include:Transverse fracture. In this type of fracture, the break is a straight horizontal line going across the femoral shaft.Oblique fracture. This type of fracture has an angled line across the shaft.Spiral fracture. ... Comminuted fracture. ... Open fracture.

What is distal femur fracture?

Distal Femur (Thighbone) Fractures of the Knee. A fracture is a broken bone. Fractures of the thighbone that occur just above the knee joint are called distal femur fractures. The distal femur is where the bone flares out like an upside-down funnel.

What is proximal femur fracture?

Proximal femoral fractures are a heterogeneous group of fractures that occur in and around the hip. The commonest type of fracture in this region is the femoral neck fracture. They can occur anywhere between the joint surface of the femoral head and the upper shaft (proximal diaphysis) of the femur.

Where is the proximal femur?

Proximal femur includes the femoral head, neck and the region 5-cm distal to the lesser trochanter. There is a 125°–130° inclination angle between the head and neck and the femoral body. Further, there is a 15° anteversion angle between the plane passing through the condyles of the femoral head and the femur neck.

What is left femur fracture?

A broken thighbone, also known as a femur fracture, is a serious and painful injury. The femur is one of the strongest bones in the body, and a break or fracture in the femur bone is often caused by severe injury such as trauma sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Is a femur bone?

The femur is your thigh bone. It's the longest, strongest bone in your body.

What is the ICD-10 code for periprosthetic distal femur fracture?

In this case, report ICD-10-CM codes S72. 402A (Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture) as the principal/first listed diagnosis followed by M97. 02XA (Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left hip joint, initial encounter) as a secondary diagnosis.