S79.819
Non-billableOther specified injuries of unspecified hip
Other specified injuries of unspecified hip
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 other specified injuries of unspecified hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified injuries of unspecified hip is S79.819. The full clinical description is "Other specified injuries of unspecified hip". S79.819 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S79.819 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S79.819 represents "Other specified injuries 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 S79.819 a billable code?
No, S79.819 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 S79.819.
What chapter is S79.819 in?
S79.819 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S79.819?
S79.819 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 S79.819?
S79.819 has 3 child codes, including: S79.819A (Other specified injuries of unspecified hip, init encntr), S79.819D (Other specified injuries of unspecified hip, subs encntr), S79.819S (Other specified injuries of unspecified hip, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S79.819?
Yes, when using S79.819 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S79.819?
S79.819 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860259. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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