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    ICD-10-CM Code For Superficial Injury Of Hip And Thigh: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group S70 includes superficial injuries of the hip and thigh such as abrasions, superficial contusions, and minor open wounds localized to the hip and upper leg. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document presentations of trauma limited to the skin and superficial tissues of the hip and thigh, capturing location and injury type relevant to clinical management. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM S70 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM S70: Superficial Injury Of Hip And Thigh Overview

    The ICD-10-CM S70 group covers superficial injuries affecting the hip and thigh, including abrasions, superficial contusions, and minor skin lacerations in that anatomical region. These diagnoses target the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems of the upper leg and hip area. Accurate coding ensures clinical records reflect the injury location and severity, which influences claim processing and appropriate reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when the clinical documentation describes superficial trauma localized to the hip or thigh, such as skin abrasions, superficial bruises, or minor lacerations. Do not use these codes for deeper injuries involving muscles, fractures, joint dislocations, or when documentation indicates more severe tissue damage.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    S70.00XAContusion of unspecified hip, initial encounter
    S70.00XDContusion of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
    S70.00XSContusion of unspecified hip, sequela
    S70.01XAContusion of right hip, initial encounter
    S70.01XDContusion of right hip, subsequent encounter
    S70.01XSContusion of right hip, sequela
    S70.02XAContusion of left hip, initial encounter
    S70.02XDContusion of left hip, subsequent encounter
    S70.02XSContusion of left hip, sequela
    S70.10XAContusion of unspecified thigh, initial encounter
    S70.10XDContusion of unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter
    S70.10XSContusion of unspecified thigh, sequela
    S70.11XAContusion of right thigh, initial encounter
    S70.11XDContusion of right thigh, subsequent encounter
    S70.11XSContusion of right thigh, sequela
    S70.12XAContusion of left thigh, initial encounter
    S70.12XDContusion of left thigh, subsequent encounter
    S70.12XSContusion of left thigh, sequela
    S70.211AAbrasion, right hip, initial encounter
    S70.211DAbrasion, right hip, subsequent encounter

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    DRG Codes

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    DRG CodeDescription
    604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCC
    605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCC
    606Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
    607Minor Skin Disorders without MCC
    949Aftercare with CC/MCC
    950Aftercare without CC/MCC
    963Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
    964Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
    965Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An elderly patient slips on wet tile and presents to the emergency department with localized superficial abrasion and contusion over the lateral thigh without deeper tissue involvement; examination shows intact muscle and no open fracture, and wound care with cleansing and dressing is provided. A code from this group is assigned to capture the superficial soft tissue injury of the thigh from an acute traumatic event. Typical codes: S70.11XA, S70.11XD
    • A middle-aged bicyclist arrives to urgent care several days after a fall onto the hip, reporting persistent superficial skin breakdown and scabbing over the anterior hip but no signs of infection or deep tissue damage; treatment includes topical wound care and observation. Because the injury is a superficial hip/thigh wound being managed after the initial encounter, a subsequent or sequela code within the group is used as appropriate. Typical codes: S70.01XD, S70.01XS
    • A pediatric patient with cerebral palsy is seen during routine clinic follow-up for a pressure-related superficial skin erosion on the medial thigh from prolonged bracing; the lesion is superficial without cellulitis but requires dressing changes and bracing adjustment. The encounter documents a non-acute superficial injury of the hip/thigh region related to medical device contact or pressure, so a superficial injury code from this group is assigned. Typical codes: S70.22A1, S70.22D1

    Related Codes

    S71-OPEN-WOUND-OF-HIP-AND-THIGH

    ICD-10-CM Code For Open Wound Of Hip And Thigh: Group Overview

    S72-FRACTURE-OF-FEMUR

    ICD-10-CM Code For Fracture Of Femur: Group Overview

    S73-DISLOCATION-AND-SPRAIN-OF-HIP

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dislocation And Sprain Of Joint And Ligaments Of Hip: Group Overview

    S74-INJURY-OF-NERVES-HIP-THIGH

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Nerves At Hip And Thigh Level: Group Overview

    S75-INJURY-OF-BLOOD-VESSELS-HIP-THIGH

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Blood Vessels At Hip And Thigh Level: Group Overview

    S76-INJURY-OF-MUSCLE-FASCIA-AND-TENDON-HIP-THIGH

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Muscle Fascia And Tendon At Hip And Thigh Level: Group Overview

    S77-CRUSHING-INJURY-OF-HIP-AND-THIGH

    ICD-10-CM Code For Crushing Injury Of Hip And Thigh: Group Overview

    S78-TRAUMATIC-AMPUTATION-OF-HIP-AND-THIGH

    ICD-10-CM Code For Traumatic Amputation Of Hip And Thigh: Group Overview

    S79-OTHER-AND-UNSPECIFIED-INJURIES-HIP-THIGH

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other And Unspecified Injuries Of Hip And Thigh: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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