S72.26XB ICD-10-CM Code: Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S72.26XBNondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S72.26XB 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 S72.26
Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur
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Code S72.26XB
Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S72.26XB.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S72.26XB.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S72.26XB.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S72.26XB.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S72.26XB.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S72.26XB mean?
S72.26XB is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II.”
Is S72.26XB a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S72.26XB 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 S72.26XB located in ICD-10-CM?
S72.26XB 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 S72.26, Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur.
What coding notes are listed for S72.26XB?
No inclusion terms are listed for S72.26XB 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 S72.26 codes
S72.26XANondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
S72.26XCNondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
S72.26XDNondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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