S71
Open wound of hip and thigh
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with S71
- open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
- traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- bite of venomous animal (T63.-)
- open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-)
- open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-)
Code Also
- any associated wound infection
