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S72.331C

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Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

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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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 S72.331C represents displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type iiia, iiib, or iiic. 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 S72.331C has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.331C?

ICD-10-CM code S72.331C is "Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.331C a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.331C is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.331C?

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

Can S72.331C be coded with other codes?

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

Related Codes in S72.331

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

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 IIS72.331DDisplaced 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 malunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.331C
BillableYes
ParentS72.331
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)