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ICD-10 Coding for Femoral Neck Fracture(S72.001D, M80.05, M80.051D)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding for femoral neck fractures, including left and right laterality, displacement, and encounter types.

Also known as:
Hip FractureNeck of Femur Fractureintracapsular fracture
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Femoral Neck Fracture

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
S72.001DBillable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Pathological fracture in osteoporosis, right femur, subsequent encounterM80.051D

Use when fracture is due to osteoporosis, confirmed by bone density scan.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Femoral Neck Fracture.

Omitting encounter type

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate patient records, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Use templates that prompt for encounter type, Regular training on coding updates

Using unspecified laterality codes

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate data for clinical and research purposes.

Mitigation

Always confirm and document the side of the fracture.

Incorrect use of unspecified codes

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific information is available.

Mitigation

Implement regular audits and coding reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

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