Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S72.112 is the diagnosis code for Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of left 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S72.112 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S72.112 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S72.112 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of left femur". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S72.112 is S72.11 ("Fracture of greater trochanter of femur"). S72.112 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S72.112 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S72.112 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of left 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 Displaced fracture of greater trochanter of left femur is S72.112.
Yes, S72.112 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S72.112 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S72.112 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.