ICD Code S72.92XA
ICD code S72.92XA is used to identify an unspecified fracture of the left femur, initial encounter for a closed fracture.
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What is ICD diagnosis code S72.92XA
ICD code S72.92XA is an unspecified fracture of the left femur, for a patient’s first visit for treatment of a closed (not open) fracture.
When to use ICD code S72.92XA
1. Patient presents with a fracture of the femur on the left side.
2. The specific type or location of the femoral fracture cannot be determined or is not documented.
3. The encounter is the initial visit for this injury.
4. The fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound associated with the break.
5. No additional details are available to further specify the fracture classification.
Billable CPT codes for ICD code S72.92XA
Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code S72.92XA include:
- 27193: Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture, without manipulation
- 27194: Closed treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with manipulation
- 27506: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with or without internal or external fixation
- 27507: Open treatment of femoral shaft fracture, with insertion of intramedullary implant, with or without cerclage and/or locking screws
- 27509: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of femoral shaft fracture
- 73552: Radiologic examination, femur, 2 views
CPT code selection should be based on the specific treatment rendered for S72.92XA.
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