Is S72.063 a billable code?
No. S72.063 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
S72.063: Displaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S72.063 groups related diagnoses under displaced articular fracture of head 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 S72.063
- S72.063ADisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.063BDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.063CDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.063DDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.063EDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S72.063FDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S72.063GDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S72.063HDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S72.063JDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S72.063KDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S72.063MDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S72.063NDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S72.063PDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S72.063QDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S72.063RDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S72.063SDisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femur, sequela
Other codes in S72.06 Articular fracture of head of femur
- S72.061Displaced articular fracture of head of right femurheader
- S72.062Displaced articular fracture of head of left femurheader
- S72.064Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of right femurheader
- S72.065Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femurheader
- S72.066Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femurheader
S72.063 questions
What does S72.063 mean?
S72.063 is the ICD-10-CM code for Displaced articular fracture of head 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.