Is S72.044 a billable code?
No. S72.044 is a header code that groups 16 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S72.044: Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S72.044 groups related diagnoses under nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S72.044
- S72.044ANondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.044BNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.044CNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.044DNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.044ENondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S72.044FNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S72.044GNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S72.044HNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S72.044JNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S72.044KNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S72.044MNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S72.044NNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S72.044PNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S72.044QNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S72.044RNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S72.044SNondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur, sequela
Other codes in S72.04 Fracture of base of neck of femur
- S72.041Displaced fracture of base of neck of right femurheader
- S72.042Displaced fracture of base of neck of left femurheader
- S72.043Displaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femurheader
- S72.045Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of left femurheader
- S72.046Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of unspecified femurheader
S72.044 questions
What does S72.044 mean?
S72.044 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced fracture of base of neck of right femur. 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.