Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S72.44 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of femur. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S72.44. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where S72.44 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S72.44 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S72.44 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of femur". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S72.44 is S72.4 ("Fracture of lower end of femur"). S72.44 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S72.44 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S72.44 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S72.441, S72.442, S72.443, S72.444, S72.445 and more.
Use S72.44 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of femur" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of femur is S72.44.
No, S72.44 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S72.44 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S72.44 include: Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of femur (S79.11-).
Yes, S72.44 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.