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S71.1

Non-billable

Open wound of thigh

Open wound of 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

Parent Code

S71

Child Codes

6

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 (6)

S71.10

Unspecified open wound of thigh

S71.11

Laceration without foreign body of thigh

S71.12

Laceration with foreign body of thigh

S71.13

Puncture wound without foreign body of thigh

S71.14

Puncture wound with foreign body of thigh

S71.15

Open bite of thigh

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S71.1?

ICD-10-CM code S71.1 represents "Open wound of thigh". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S71.1 a billable code?

No, S71.1 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 S71.1.

What chapter is S71.1 in?

S71.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S71.1?

S71.1 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 S71.1?

S71.1 has 6 child codes, including: S71.10 (Unspecified open wound of thigh), S71.11 (Laceration without foreign body of thigh), S71.12 (Laceration with foreign body of thigh), S71.13 (Puncture wound without foreign body of thigh), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S71.1?

Yes, when using S71.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S71.1?

S71.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0347569. 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.