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S72.143M

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Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion

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

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❌ Excludes1

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Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

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 S72.143M represents displaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type i or ii 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 S72.143M has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.143M?

ICD-10-CM code S72.143M is "Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.143M a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.143M is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.143M?

S72.143M has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.143M be coded with other codes?

S72.143M has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.143

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

S72.143ADisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.143BDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.143CDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.143DDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.143EDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.143FDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.143GDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.143HDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.143JDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.143KDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS72.143NDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS72.143PDisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.143M
BillableYes
ParentS72.143
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)