S72.023J

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ChapterS00–T88

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Official Description

Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

S70-S79Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)

S72Fracture of femur

S72.0Fracture of head and neck of femur

S72.02Fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of femur

S72.023Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur

S72.023JDisplaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S72.023J:

subcategoryS72.02

Fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of femur

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subcategoryS72.0

Fracture of head and neck of femur

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categoryS72

Fracture of femur

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blockS70-S79

Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)

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chapterCH19

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 521

Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with MCC

DRG 522

Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture without MCC

DRG 559

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC

DRG 560

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC

DRG 561

Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC

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