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S72.001S

✓ Billable

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, sequela

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S72
  • • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S72.0
  • • physeal fracture of lower end of femur (S79.1-)
  • • physeal fracture of upper end of femur (S79.0-)
S72
  • • fracture of lower leg and ankle (S82.-)
  • • fracture of foot (S92.-)
  • • periprosthetic fracture of prosthetic implant of hip (M97.0-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S72.001S represents fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, sequela. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S72.001S has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.001S?

ICD-10-CM code S72.001S is "Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, sequela". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.001S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.001S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.001S?

S72.001S has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.001S be coded with other codes?

S72.001S has 5 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.001

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S72.001AFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.001BFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.001CFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.001DFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.001EFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.001FFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.001GFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.001HFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.001JFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.001KFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS72.001MFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.001NFracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.001S
BillableYes
ParentS72.001
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes25 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)