S72.392C ICD-10-CM Code: Other fracture of shaft of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S72.392COther fracture of shaft of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S72.392C 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 S72.392
Other fracture of shaft of left femur
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Code S72.392C
Other fracture of shaft of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S72.392C.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S72.392C.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S72.392C.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S72.392C.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S72.392C.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S72.392C mean?
S72.392C is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other fracture of shaft of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.”
Is S72.392C a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S72.392C 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 S72.392C located in ICD-10-CM?
S72.392C 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 S72.392, Other fracture of shaft of left femur.
What coding notes are listed for S72.392C?
No inclusion terms are listed for S72.392C in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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