S71.15
Non-billableOpen bite of thigh
S71.15 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of thigh. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S71.151 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Includes
- •Bite of thigh NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •superficial bite of thigh (S70.37-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S71.15?
- S71.15 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open bite of thigh". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S71.15 a billable code?
- No — S71.15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S71.151) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S71.15?
- S71.15 has 3 more specific child codes, including S71.151, S71.152, S71.159.
- What is excluded from S71.15?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): superficial bite of thigh (S70.37-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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