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S72.442Q

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Displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

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

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S72.44
  • • Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of femur (S79.11-)
S72
  • • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S72.4
  • • fracture of shaft of femur (S72.3-)
  • • physeal fracture of lower end of femur (S79.1-)
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 S72.442Q represents displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type i or ii with malunion. 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 S72.442Q has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.442Q?

ICD-10-CM code S72.442Q is "Displaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S72.442Q a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S72.442Q is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S72.442Q?

S72.442Q has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S72.442Q be coded with other codes?

S72.442Q has 5 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S72.442

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

S72.442ADisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, initial encounter for closed fractureS72.442BDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS72.442CDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS72.442DDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS72.442EDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS72.442FDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS72.442GDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS72.442HDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS72.442JDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS72.442KDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS72.442MDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS72.442NDisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

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Code Information

CodeS72.442Q
BillableYes
ParentS72.442
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes25 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)