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S72.22XS vs S82

S72.22XS (Displaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, sequela) compared with S82 (Fracture of lower leg, including ankle), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. S72.22XS carries an Excludes2 note covering S82: “fracture of lower leg and ankle (S82.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

S72.22XSDisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, sequelaS82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header

Report instead: S82.001A, S82.001B, S82.001C, S82.001D, S82.001E

ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionDisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S72.22S).Fracture of lower leg, including ankle is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S82).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S72The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S82
Includes
fracture of malleolus

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources