2025 ICD-10-CM code S70

Superficial injury of the hip and thigh.

Use additional codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) to specify the cause of injury, unless the cause is already included in the T-section code.Use additional codes from Z18.- to indicate any retained foreign body.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the injury and the services provided. Consult the official coding guidelines for more information on appropriate modifiers.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of a clinically significant superficial injury requiring treatment.Documentation must support the need for treatment rendered.

Diagnosis is based on patient history and physical examination. Treatment may involve wound care, pain management (analgesics), infection prevention (antibiotics), and potentially surgical repair.

IMPORTANT Consider code S79 for other unspecified injuries of the hip and thigh if the injury is not superficial.Additional codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) should be used to specify the cause of injury unless already included in the T-section code.If a foreign body remains, use a code from Z18.-.

In simple words: This code describes a small cut or scrape on the hip or thigh that doesn't cause a lot of bleeding or swelling.It's often caused by a fall or accident. Treatment might include cleaning the wound, putting on a bandage, and taking pain relievers.

S70 in the ICD-10-CM classification system denotes a superficial injury to the hip and thigh. This refers to a minor wound or scrape in the hip and thigh region, characterized by minimal bleeding or swelling.The injury might result from a fall, accident, or surgical procedure.Pain, swelling, inflammation, and tenderness may be present. Treatment typically involves cleaning, dressing the wound, and pain management with analgesics; antibiotics may be administered to prevent infection, and surgical repair might be necessary in some cases.

Example 1: A patient falls and scrapes their thigh, resulting in a superficial abrasion with minimal bleeding. Code S70 is used., During a hip replacement surgery, a small superficial laceration occurs on the patient's thigh. Code S70 is used to indicate the injury., A child sustains a minor graze on their hip after a playground accident. Minimal bleeding and swelling are present.Code S70 is appropriate.A secondary code from Chapter 20 would specify the external cause (e.g., fall from playground equipment).

Patient history detailing the mechanism of injury (e.g., fall, accident, surgery).Physical examination documenting the location, size, and depth of the wound.Notes on any bleeding, swelling, or other findings.Details of any treatment provided (e.g., wound cleaning, dressing, analgesics, antibiotics).

** This code should only be used for superficial injuries.If the injury is more severe (e.g., deep laceration, fracture), a different ICD-10 code should be used.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics
  • Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility, Outpatient Hospital
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