Is S72.356 a billable code?
No. S72.356 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
S72.356: Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S72.356 groups related diagnoses under nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft 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 S72.356
- S72.356ANondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.356BNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.356CNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.356DNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.356ENondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S72.356FNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S72.356GNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S72.356HNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S72.356JNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S72.356KNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S72.356MNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S72.356NNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S72.356PNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S72.356QNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S72.356RNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S72.356SNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femur, sequela
Other codes in S72.35 Comminuted fracture of shaft of femur
- S72.351Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right femurheader
- S72.352Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left femurheader
- S72.353Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified femurheader
- S72.354Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right femurheader
- S72.355Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left femurheader
S72.356 questions
What does S72.356 mean?
S72.356 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft 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.