Is S72.026J a billable code?
Yes. S72.026J is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S72.026J: Nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S72.026J is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type iiia, iiib, or iiic with delayed healing. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in S72.026 Nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur
- S72.026ANondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.026BNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.026CNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.026DNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.026ENondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S72.026FNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S72.026GNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S72.026HNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S72.026KNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S72.026MNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S72.026NNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S72.026PNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S72.026QNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S72.026RNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S72.026SNondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, sequela
S72.026J questions
What does S72.026J mean?
S72.026J is the ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.