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    OpenPayerBilling CodesInjuries to the hip and thighICD-10-CM s78-traumatic-amputation-of-hip-and-thigh
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    ICD-10-CM Code For Traumatic Amputation Of Hip And Thigh: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group S78 includes traumatic amputations of the hip and thigh, covering injuries to the proximal femur, femoral neck or shaft, and associated soft tissue loss from avulsion or severing. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute traumatic limb loss, capture the anatomic level of amputation, and reflect associated open wounds or neurovascular compromise when present. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM S78 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM S78: Traumatic Amputation Of Hip And Thigh Overview

    The ICD-10-CM S78 group describes traumatic amputations involving the hip and thigh region, including partial and complete traumatic separations of the femur, proximal femoral structures, and adjacent soft tissues. These injuries affect the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems and commonly result from high-energy trauma such as motor vehicle collisions or industrial accidents. Accurate coding is important for clinical records and supports appropriate reimbursement by ensuring the severity and anatomic level of amputation are documented.

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    Use a code from this group when documenting an acute traumatic amputation at the hip or thigh level resulting from external forces such as crush, avulsion, or high-energy impact. Select the code that specifies the exact anatomic level and any associated open wound, laterality, and encounter type to reflect the clinical scenario accurately.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    54 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    S78.011AComplete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, initial encounter
    S78.011DComplete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, subsequent encounter
    S78.011SComplete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, sequela
    S78.012AComplete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter
    S78.012DComplete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, subsequent encounter
    S78.012SComplete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, sequela
    S78.019AComplete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, initial encounter
    S78.019DComplete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, subsequent encounter
    S78.019SComplete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, sequela
    S78.021APartial traumatic amputation at right hip joint, initial encounter
    S78.021DPartial traumatic amputation at right hip joint, subsequent encounter
    S78.021SPartial traumatic amputation at right hip joint, sequela
    S78.022APartial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter
    S78.022DPartial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, subsequent encounter
    S78.022SPartial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, sequela
    S78.029APartial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, initial encounter
    S78.029DPartial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, subsequent encounter
    S78.029SPartial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, sequela
    S78.111AComplete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, initial encounter
    S78.111DComplete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, subsequent encounter

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    DRG Codes

    10 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
    560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
    561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
    913Traumatic Injury with MCC
    914Traumatic Injury 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

    Related Codes

    S70-SUPERFICIAL-INJURY-OF-HIP-AND-THIGH

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

    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

    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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    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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