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S72.122N

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Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

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

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Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

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

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

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 S72.122N represents displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type iiia, iiib, or iiic 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 S72.122N has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.122N?

ICD-10-CM code S72.122N is "Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.122N a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.122N is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.122N?

S72.122N has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.122N be coded with other codes?

S72.122N has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.122

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

S72.122ADisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.122BDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.122CDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.122DDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.122EDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.122FDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.122GDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.122HDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.122JDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.122KDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS72.122MDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.122PDisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.122N
BillableYes
ParentS72.122
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)