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