S70.25
Non-billableSuperficial foreign body of hip
Superficial foreign body of hip
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Splinter in the hip
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial foreign body of hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body of hip is S70.25. The full clinical description is "Superficial foreign body of hip". S70.25 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S70.25 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S70.25 represents "Superficial foreign body of hip". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S70.25 a billable code?
No, S70.25 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S70.25.
What chapter is S70.25 in?
S70.25 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S70.25?
S70.25 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S70.25?
S70.25 has 3 child codes, including: S70.251 (Superficial foreign body, right hip), S70.252 (Superficial foreign body, left hip), S70.259 (Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip).
Are additional codes required with S70.25?
Yes, when using S70.25 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S70.25?
S70.25 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2037285, C2018808. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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