S78.129
Non-billablePartial traumatic amputation at level betw unsp hip and knee
Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified 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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic amputation at level betw unsp hip and knee?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation at level betw unsp hip and knee is S78.129. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee". S78.129 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S78.129 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S78.129 represents “Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified 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 S78.129 a billable code?
No, S78.129 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 S78.129.
What chapter is S78.129 in?
S78.129 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S78.129?
S78.129 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 S78.129?
S78.129 has 3 child codes, including: S78.129A (Partial traumatic amp at level betw unsp hip and knee, init), S78.129D (Partial traumatic amp at level betw unsp hip and knee, subs), S78.129S (Partial traum amp at level betw unsp hip and knee, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S78.129?
Yes, when using S78.129, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S78.129?
S78.129 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860017. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S78.129 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like partial traumatic amputation at level betw unsp 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 S78.129?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S78.129 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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