S72.12
Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
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Fracture of lesser trochanter of femur
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S72.121Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of right femurS72.122Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femurS72.123Displaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femurS72.124Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of right femurS72.125Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of left femurS72.126Nondisplaced fracture of lesser trochanter of unspecified femur
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- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).
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chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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