S78.1
Non-billableTraumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
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
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Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee is S78.1. The full clinical description is "Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee". S78.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S78.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S78.1 represents “Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee”. 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 S78.1 a billable code?
No, S78.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S78.1.
What chapter is S78.1 in?
S78.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S78.1?
S78.1 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 S78.1?
S78.1 has 2 child codes, including: S78.11 (Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee), S78.12 (Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee).
Are additional codes required with S78.1?
Yes, when using S78.1, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S78.1?
S78.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452038. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S78.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee 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 S78.1?
S78.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC78.3 (Traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee).
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