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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S72.402G ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S72.402G

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S72.402G sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)

  3. 3

    Category S72

    Fracture of femur

  4. 4

    Subcategory S72.402

    Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur

  5. 5

    Code S72.402G

    Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S72.402G.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S72.402G.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S72.402G.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S72.402G.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S72.402G.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S72.402G mean?

S72.402G is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing.”

Is S72.402G a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S72.402G 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 S72.402G located in ICD-10-CM?

S72.402G 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 S72.402, Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur.

What coding notes are listed for S72.402G?

No inclusion terms are listed for S72.402G in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related S72.402 codes

S72.402A

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

S72.402B

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II

S72.402C

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

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