Is S72.099C a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. S72.099C (Other fracture of head and neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

S72.099C ✓ Billable

Other fracture of head and neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

Q: What is ICD-10 code S72.099C?

ICD-10-CM code S72.099C stands for "Other fracture of head and neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC". It is a billable code in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Code

S72.099C

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S72.099C?

ICD-10-CM code S72.099C represents Other fracture of head and neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is S72.099C billable?

Yes. S72.099C is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is S72.099C in?

S72.099C belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the S72 category

S72 Fracture of femur Non-billable S72.0 Fracture of head and neck of femur Non-billable S72.00 Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur Non-billable S72.001 Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur Non-billable S72.002 Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur Non-billable S72.009 Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur Non-billable S72.001A Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture Billable S72.001B Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II Billable

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