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S71

Non-billable

Open wound of hip and thigh

Open wound of hip and thigh

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S70-S79

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
  • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • snake bite (T63.0-)
  • venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)
  • bite of venomous animal (T63.-)
  • open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-)
  • open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated wound infection

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (2)

S71.0

Open wound of hip

S71.1

Open wound of thigh

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S71?

ICD-10-CM code S71 represents "Open wound of hip and thigh". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S71 a billable code?

No, S71 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S71.

What chapter is S71 in?

S71 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S71?

S71 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S71?

S71 has 2 child codes, including: S71.0 (Open wound of hip), S71.1 (Open wound of thigh).

Are additional codes required with S71?

Yes, when using S71 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S71?

S71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160643. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.