Nondisplaced articular fracture of head of left femur, init

This code signifies a fracture involving the joint surface of the femoral head in the left hip, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture has not broken through the skin, classifying it as a closed injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the left femoral head that involves the articular cartilage. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of the injury, such as during emergency department visits or initial orthopedic consultations.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "articular" for the femoral head.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and that it is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Distinguish from displaced fractures (S72.066-) or subsequent encounters (S72.065D/G/K/P/S).