S72.451J – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
ICD-10-CM code
S72.451J
- Code
S72.451J(claims format:S72451J)- Description
- Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- Short description
- Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thJ
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Parent codes
- S72 › S72.4 › S72.45 › S72.451
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
B | initial encounter for open fracture type I or II |
C | initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC |
D | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing |
E | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing |
F | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing |
H | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing |
J | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion |
M | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion |
N | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion |
Q | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion |
R | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S72 – Fracture of femur
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
Notes:
- A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
- The open fracture designations are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification
7th character note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S72
S72.4 – Fracture of lower end of femur
Applicable to:
- Fracture of distal end of femur
Excludes2 (not included here):
S72.45 – Supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of femur
Applicable to:
- Supracondylar fracture of lower end of femur NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of lower end of femur (S72.46-)
Block S70-S79
Related codes in S72.451
- S72.451A – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S72.451B – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIBillable
- S72.451C – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICBillable
- S72.451D – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingBillable
- S72.451E – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingBillable
- S72.451F – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingBillable
- S72.451G – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S72.451H – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingBillable
- S72.451K – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionBillable
- S72.451M – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionBillable
- S72.451N – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionBillable
- S72.451P – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunionBillable
- S72.451Q – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunionBillable
- S72.451R – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunionBillable
- S72.451S – Displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S72.451J?
S72.451J is the ICD-10-CM code for displaced supracondylar fracture without intracondylar extension of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S72.451J a billable code?
Yes. S72.451J is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S72.451J belong to?
It belongs to category S72 – Fracture of femur.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.