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S76.029

Non-billable

Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified hip

Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified 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

S76.02

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 muscle, fascia and tendon at lower leg level (S86)
  • sprain of joint and ligament of hip (S73.1)

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)

S76.029A

Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp hip, init

BillableS76.029D

Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp hip, subs

BillableS76.029S

Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp hip, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified hip is S76.029. The full clinical description is "Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified hip". S76.029 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S76.029 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S76.029 represents "Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unspecified 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 S76.029 a billable code?

No, S76.029 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 S76.029.

What chapter is S76.029 in?

S76.029 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S76.029?

S76.029 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 S76.029?

S76.029 has 3 child codes, including: S76.029A (Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp hip, init), S76.029D (Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp hip, subs), S76.029S (Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of unsp hip, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S76.029?

Yes, when using S76.029 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S76.029?

S76.029 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859654. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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