S72
⚠ Non-billable
Fracture of femur
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Code
S72
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S72?
ICD-10-CM code S72 represents Fracture of femur. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is S72 billable?
No. S72 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is S72 in?
S72 belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the S72 category
S72.0
Fracture of head and neck of femur
Non-billable
S72.00
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur
Non-billable
S72.001
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur
Non-billable
S72.002
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur
Non-billable
S72.009
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur
Non-billable
S72.001A
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Billable
S72.001B
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
Billable
S72.001C
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
Billable
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