S70.3
Non-billableOther superficial injuries of thigh
Other superficial injuries of thigh
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 (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S70.3?
ICD-10-CM code S70.3 represents "Other superficial injuries of thigh". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S70.3 a billable code?
No, S70.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S70.3.
What chapter is S70.3 in?
S70.3 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S70.3?
S70.3 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 S70.3?
S70.3 has 6 child codes, including: S70.31 (Abrasion of thigh), S70.32 (Blister (nonthermal) of thigh), S70.34 (External constriction of thigh), S70.35 (Superficial foreign body of thigh), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S70.3?
Yes, when using S70.3 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S70.3?
S70.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856229. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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