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S72.126A

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Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

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

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

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inherited

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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 S72.126A represents nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture. 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 S72.126A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.126A?

ICD-10-CM code S72.126A is "Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.126A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.126A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.126A?

S72.126A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.126A be coded with other codes?

S72.126A has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.126

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

S72.126BNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.126CNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.126DNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.126ENondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.126FNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.126GNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.126HNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.126JNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.126KNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS72.126MNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.126NNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS72.126PNondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.126A
BillableYes
ParentS72.126
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)