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S72.331

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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

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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-)

Child Codes (16)

S72.331ADisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.331BDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.331CDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.331DDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.331EDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.331FDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.331GDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.331HDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.331JDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.331KDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS72.331MDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.331NDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS72.331PDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunionS72.331QDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunionS72.331RDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunionS72.331SDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S72.331 represents displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 16 more specific child codes under S72.331. Coders should note that S72.331 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.331?

ICD-10-CM code S72.331 is "Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.331 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S72.331 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S72.331?

S72.331 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.331 be coded with other codes?

S72.331 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.33

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

S72.332Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left femurS72.333Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified femurS72.334Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femurS72.335Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left femurS72.336Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified femur

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Code Information

CodeS72.331
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS72.33
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)
Child codes16

Data Source

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)