S72 ICD-10-CM Code: Fracture of femur
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S72Fracture of femur
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S72 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
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Category S72
Fracture of femur
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Code S72
Fracture of femur
Codes under S72
S72 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S72.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S72.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S72.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- fracture of lower leg and ankle (S82.-)
- fracture of foot (S92.-)
- periprosthetic fracture of prosthetic implant of hip (M97.0-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S72 mean?
S72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fracture of femur.”
Is S72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S72 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S72 located in ICD-10-CM?
S72 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79) (S70–S79), under category S72, Fracture of femur.
What coding notes are listed for S72?
No inclusion terms are listed for S72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-). Excludes2 notes: fracture of lower leg and ankle (S82.-); fracture of foot (S92.-); periprosthetic fracture of prosthetic implant of hip (M97.0-).