Code library
S72.422RICD-10-CM
Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
S72.422R (“Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left femur, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion”) is a diagnosis code that identifies a specific condition, injury, or finding on a medical claim in the ICD-10-CM code set. Whether it is billed — and whether a payer covers it — depends on the clinical setting, documentation, and plan rules.
What this code is used for
This page explains the code as a billing-reference signal. It does not diagnose a person, decide medical necessity, or guarantee insurance coverage.
Codes and service categories that may appear nearby
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Documents to request after a denial
- itemized bill
- EOB
- denial letter
- clinical note