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S72.009G

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Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

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

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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 S72.009G represents fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing. 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 S72.009G has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.009G?

ICD-10-CM code S72.009G is "Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.009G a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.009G is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.009G?

S72.009G has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.009G be coded with other codes?

S72.009G has 5 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.009

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

S72.009AFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.009BFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.009CFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.009DFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.009EFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.009FFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.009HFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.009JFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.009KFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS72.009MFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.009NFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS72.009PFracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.009G
BillableYes
ParentS72.009
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)