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S72.024K

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Nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

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

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S72.02
  • • capital femoral epiphyseal fracture (pediatric) of femur (S79.01-)
  • • Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of femur (S79.01-)
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 S72.024K represents nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion. 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 S72.024K has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.024K?

ICD-10-CM code S72.024K is "Nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.024K a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.024K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.024K?

S72.024K has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.024K be coded with other codes?

S72.024K has 5 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.024

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

S72.024ANondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.024BNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.024CNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.024DNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.024ENondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.024FNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.024GNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.024HNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.024JNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.024MNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.024NNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS72.024PNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.024K
BillableYes
ParentS72.024
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes13 rule(s)
Excludes25 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)