S72.092C ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Other fracture of head and neck of left femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for S72.092C ICD 10 code:

Oth fx head/neck of left femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C


Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

S72.092C ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about S72.092C ICD 10 code

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are:

  • Intense pain
  • Deformity - the limb looks out of place
  • Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Problems moving a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.

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