S70.272
Non-billableOther superficial bite of hip, left hip
Other superficial bite of hip, left 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 other superficial bite of hip, left hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of hip, left hip is S70.272. The full clinical description is "Other superficial bite of hip, left hip". S70.272 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S70.272 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S70.272 represents "Other superficial bite of hip, left 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 S70.272 a billable code?
No, S70.272 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 S70.272.
What chapter is S70.272 in?
S70.272 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S70.272?
S70.272 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open bite of hip (S71.05-).
What are the subcategories under S70.272?
S70.272 has 3 child codes, including: S70.272A (Other superficial bite of hip, left hip, initial encounter), S70.272D (Other superficial bite of hip, left hip, subs encntr), S70.272S (Other superficial bite of hip, left hip, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S70.272?
Yes, when using S70.272 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S70.272?
S70.272 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856221. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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