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S74.8X2

Non-billable

Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg

Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg

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

S74.8X

Child Codes

3

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • snake bite (T63.0-)
  • venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)
  • injury of nerves at ankle and foot level (S94.-)
  • injury of nerves at lower leg level (S84.-)

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 open wound (S71.-)

Child Codes (3)

S74.8X2A

Injury of oth nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg, init

BillableS74.8X2D

Injury of oth nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg, subs

BillableS74.8X2S

Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg?

The ICD-10-CM code for injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg is S74.8X2. The full clinical description is "Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg". S74.8X2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S74.8X2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S74.8X2 represents "Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg". 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 S74.8X2 a billable code?

No, S74.8X2 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 S74.8X2.

What chapter is S74.8X2 in?

S74.8X2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S74.8X2?

S74.8X2 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 S74.8X2?

S74.8X2 has 3 child codes, including: S74.8X2A (Injury of oth nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg, init), S74.8X2D (Injury of oth nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg, subs), S74.8X2S (Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level, left leg, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S74.8X2?

Yes, when using S74.8X2 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S74.8X2?

S74.8X2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859350. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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