S72.012A ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S72.012AUnspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S72.012A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
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Category S72
Fracture of femur
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Subcategory S72.012
Unspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur
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Code S72.012A
Unspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S72.012A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S72.012A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S72.012A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S72.012A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S72.012A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S72.012A mean?
S72.012A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture.”
Is S72.012A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S72.012A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S72.012A located in ICD-10-CM?
S72.012A 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 and subcategory S72.012, Unspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur.
What coding notes are listed for S72.012A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S72.012A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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Related S72.012 codes
S72.012BUnspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
S72.012CUnspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
S72.012DUnspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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