icd 10 code for nondisplaced left greater trochanter fracture

by Alize Lowe 10 min read

What is the ICD 10 code for fracture of greater trochanter?

ICD-10: S72.115. Short Description: Nondisplaced fracture of greater trochanter of left femur. Long Description: Nondisplaced fracture of greater trochanter of left femur. Version 2019 of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S72.115.

What is the ICD 10 code for nondisplaced fracture of left femur?

Nondisplaced fracture of greater trochanter of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. S72.115A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Nondisp fx of greater trochanter of left femur, init.

What is the ICD 10 code for hip fracture?

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-) traumatic amputation of hip and thigh ( S78.-) fracture of lower leg and ankle ( S82.-) fracture of foot ( S92.-) Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

What is the ICD 10 code for dissection of the femur?

S72.112S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Disp fx of greater trochanter of left femur, sequela The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S72.112S became effective on October 1, 2020.

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What is a fracture in a bone called?

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

What is the S72.115 code?

S72.115 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code , consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of nondisplaced fracture of greater trochanter of left femur. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

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