S70.261
Non-billableInsect bite (nonvenomous), right hip
Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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 insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip is S70.261. The full clinical description is "Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip". S70.261 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S70.261 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S70.261 represents "Insect bite (nonvenomous), right 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 S70.261 a billable code?
No, S70.261 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 S70.261.
What chapter is S70.261 in?
S70.261 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S70.261?
S70.261 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 S70.261?
S70.261 has 3 child codes, including: S70.261A (Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip, initial encounter), S70.261D (Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip, subsequent encounter), S70.261S (Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S70.261?
Yes, when using S70.261 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S70.261?
S70.261 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2231582. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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