S72.11 is the authoritative medical code for Fracture of greater trochanter of femur. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for fracture of greater trochanter of femur (ICD-10-CM S72.11), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Fracture of greater trochanter of femur is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S72.11. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of hip and thigh S78.-. Excludes2 (not included here): fracture of lower leg and ankle S82.-; fracture of foot S92.-; periprosthetic fracture of prosthetic implant of hip M97.0-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S72.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S72.11 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- traumatic amputation of hip and thigh S78.-
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- fracture of lower leg and ankle S82.-
- fracture of foot S92.-
- periprosthetic fracture of prosthetic implant of hip M97.0-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- snake bite T63.0-
- venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S72.11 be billed directly?
No. S72.11 (Fracture of greater trochanter of femur) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S72.11 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S72.
What can't be coded together with S72.11?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S72.11 must not be reported together with: traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-).
Can S72.11 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S72.11 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: fracture of lower leg and ankle (S82.-); fracture of foot (S92.-); periprosthetic fracture of prosthetic implant of hip (M97.0-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S72.11 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S72 — Fracture of femur
- S72.0 — Fracture of head and neck of femur
- S72.00 — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur
- S72.001 — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur
- S72.001A — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72.001B — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S72.001C — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S72.001D — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72.001E — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S72.001F — Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
View all 40 codes in the S72 family