ICD-10-CM · S72.001A
ICD-10 S72.001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Right hip Fx.
Code
S72.001A
Category
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Clinical context
Right hip Fx.
Documentation requirements
- X-ray
- Surgery typically
Common related procedures
- 27130 THA
- 27244-27247 ORIF
Common payer denial patterns
- Time to surgery important
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 S72.001A mean?
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
When is this code documented?
Right hip Fx.
What documentation supports this code?
X-ray; Surgery typically.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Time to surgery important.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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