S78.022
Non-billablePartial traumatic amputation at left hip joint
Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint is S78.022. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint". S78.022 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S78.022 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S78.022 represents "Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint". 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 S78.022 a billable code?
No, S78.022 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 S78.022.
What chapter is S78.022 in?
S78.022 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S78.022?
S78.022 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-).
What are the subcategories under S78.022?
S78.022 has 3 child codes, including: S78.022A (Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, init encntr), S78.022D (Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, subs encntr), S78.022S (Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S78.022?
Yes, when using S78.022 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S78.022?
S78.022 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2859987. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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