Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S72.444 is the diagnosis code for Nondisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of right 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 S72.444 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S72.444 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S72.444 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of right femur". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S72.444 is S72.44 ("Fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of femur"). S72.444 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S72.444 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S72.444 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of right 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 Nondisplaced fracture of lower epiphysis (separation) of right femur is S72.444.
Yes, S72.444 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S72.444 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S72.444 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.