S70.359
Non-billableSuperficial foreign body, unspecified thigh
Superficial foreign body, unspecified 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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh?
The ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh is S70.359. The full clinical description is "Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh". S70.359 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S70.359 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S70.359 represents "Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh". 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 S70.359 a billable code?
No, S70.359 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 S70.359.
What chapter is S70.359 in?
S70.359 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S70.359?
S70.359 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 S70.359?
S70.359 has 3 child codes, including: S70.359A (Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh, init encntr), S70.359D (Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh, subs encntr), S70.359S (Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S70.359?
Yes, when using S70.359 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S70.359?
S70.359 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856274. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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