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S78.9

Non-billable

Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified

S78.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S78.91 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S78
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S78.9?
S78.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S78.9 a billable code?
No — S78.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S78.91) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S78.9?
S78.9 has 2 more specific child codes, including S78.91, S78.92.

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

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