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S72.135K

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Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left 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.

S72.13
  • • chronic (nontraumatic) slipped upper femoral epiphysis (M93.0-)
S72
  • • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

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 S72.135K represents nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left 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 S72.135K has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.135K?

ICD-10-CM code S72.135K is "Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left 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 S72.135K a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.135K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.135K?

S72.135K has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.135K be coded with other codes?

S72.135K has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.135

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

S72.135ANondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.135BNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.135CNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.135DNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.135ENondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.135FNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.135GNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.135HNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.135JNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.135MNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.135NNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS72.135PNondisplaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.135K
BillableYes
ParentS72.135
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)