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S76.309

Non-billable

Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh

Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified 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

S76.30

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)

S76.309A

Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, init

BillableS76.309D

Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, subs

BillableS76.309S

Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd posterior grp at thi lev, unsp thigh is S76.309. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh". S76.309 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S76.309 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S76.309 represents "Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level, unspecified thigh". 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 S76.309 a billable code?

No, S76.309 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 S76.309.

What chapter is S76.309 in?

S76.309 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S76.309?

S76.309 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 S76.309?

S76.309 has 3 child codes, including: S76.309A (Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, init), S76.309D (Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, subs), S76.309S (Unsp inj msl/fasc/tnd post grp at thi lev, unsp thigh, sqla).

Are additional codes required with S76.309?

Yes, when using S76.309 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S76.309?

S76.309 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859788. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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