S72.472⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of lower end of left femur
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S72.47
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S72.472:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS72.472ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS72.472DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS72.472GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS72.472KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS72.472PSsequelaS72.472S
Sub-codes of S72.472(6)
S72.472 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S72.472ATorus fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter…✓ BillableS72.472DTorus fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS72.472GTorus fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS72.472KTorus fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS72.472PTorus fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS72.472STorus fracture of lower end of left femur, sequela✓ Billable
Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S70-S79Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)├S72Fracture of femur
└S72.472Torus fracture of lower end of left femur
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