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S71

Non-billable

Open wound of hip and thigh

S71 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open wound of hip and thigh. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S71.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
  • •traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •bite of venomous animal (T63.-)
  • •open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-)
  • •open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-)

Notes

  • •any associated wound infection

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S71?
S71 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open wound of hip and thigh". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S71 a billable code?
No — S71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S71.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S71?
S71 has 2 more specific child codes, including S71.0, S71.1.
What is excluded from S71?
Excludes1 (not coded here): open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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