S71.0
Non-billableOpen wound of hip
Open wound of 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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated wound infection
Child Codes (6)
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open wound of hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for open wound of hip is S71.0. The full clinical description is "Open wound of hip". S71.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S71.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S71.0 represents “Open wound of 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 S71.0 a billable code?
No, S71.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S71.0.
What chapter is S71.0 in?
S71.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S71.0?
S71.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S71.0?
S71.0 has 6 child codes, including: S71.00 (Unspecified open wound of hip), S71.01 (Laceration without foreign body of hip), S71.02 (Laceration with foreign body of hip), S71.03 (Puncture wound without foreign body of hip), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S71.0?
Yes, when using S71.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S71.0?
S71.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0347568. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S71.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open wound of hip affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S71.0?
S71.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC71.Z (Open wound of hip or thigh, unspecified).
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