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S71.012

Non-billable

Laceration without foreign body, left hip

Laceration without foreign body, left hip

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

Parent Code

S71.01

Child Codes

3

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

Child Codes (3)

S71.012A

Laceration without foreign body, left hip, initial encounter

BillableS71.012D

Laceration without foreign body, left hip, subs encntr

BillableS71.012S

Laceration without foreign body, left hip, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body, left hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body, left hip is S71.012. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body, left hip". S71.012 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S71.012 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S71.012 represents "Laceration without foreign body, 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 S71.012 a billable code?

No, S71.012 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 S71.012.

What chapter is S71.012 in?

S71.012 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S71.012?

S71.012 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 S71.012?

S71.012 has 3 child codes, including: S71.012A (Laceration without foreign body, left hip, initial encounter), S71.012D (Laceration without foreign body, left hip, subs encntr), S71.012S (Laceration without foreign body, left hip, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S71.012?

Yes, when using S71.012 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S71.012?

S71.012 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856345. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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