Is S72.065 a billable code?
No. S72.065 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
S72.065: Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S72.065 groups related diagnoses under nondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S72.065
- S72.065ANondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.065BNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.065CNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.065DNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.065ENondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S72.065FNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S72.065GNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S72.065HNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S72.065JNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S72.065KNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S72.065MNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S72.065NNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S72.065PNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S72.065QNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S72.065RNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S72.065SNondisplaced articular fracture of head of left 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
- S72.063Displaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femurheader
- S72.064Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of right femurheader
- S72.066Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of unspecified femurheader
S72.065 questions
What does S72.065 mean?
S72.065 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of left 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.