What is the ICD-10 code for a right femoral neck fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a right femoral neck fracture is S72.001 for unspecified, S72.031 for displaced, and S72.041 for nondisplaced fractures.

How do you code a displaced right femoral neck fracture?

Use ICD-10 code S72.031 for a displaced right femoral neck fracture, ensuring imaging confirms displacement.

ICD-10 Coding for Right Femoral Neck Fracture(S72.001, S72.001N, M80.0)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for right femoral neck fractures, including displaced and nondisplaced types.

Also known as:

Right Hip FractureRight Neck of Femur Fracture

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Right Femoral Neck Fracture

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
S72.001	Unspecified fracture of right femoral neck	Use when the fracture is confirmed but details on displacement are not specified.	Clinical documentation must specify 'right femoral neck fracture'. Imaging studies confirming fracture location.
S72.031	Displaced fracture of right femoral neck	Use when imaging confirms displacement of the fracture.	Imaging shows >2mm displacement of fracture fragments.
S72.041	Nondisplaced fracture of right femoral neck	Use when imaging confirms no displacement of the fracture.	Fracture line visible on X-ray without fragment displacement.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur

S72.001

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

S72.001NBillable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Intertrochanteric fractureS72.1

Subtrochanteric fractureS72.2

Nondisplaced fracture of right femoral neckS72.041

Displaced fracture of right femoral neckS72.031

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Right Femoral Neck Fracture.

Failing to document displacement.

Impact

Clinical: May affect treatment decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Review imaging reports for displacement details.

Using unspecified codes when specific information is available.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies laterality and displacement.

Unspecified Coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific details are available.

Mitigation

Ensure complete documentation of fracture details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with S72.001.

Primary Code

S72.001

Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur

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ICD-10 Coding for Right Femoral Neck Fracture(S72.001, S72.001N, M80.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right femoral neck fracture?

How do you code a displaced right femoral neck fracture?

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