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S71 Open wound of hip and thigh

Part of Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes , block Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79) .

Official Notes

Code Also

any associated wound infection

Excludes1

open fracture of hip and thigh ( S72 .-)

Excludes1

traumatic amputation of hip and thigh ( S78 .-)

Excludes2

bite of venomous animal ( T63 .-)

Excludes2

open wound of ankle, foot and toes ( S91 .-)

Excludes2

open wound of knee and lower leg ( S81 .-)

7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71

7th Character

A - initial encounter

7th Character

D - subsequent encounter

7th Character

S - sequela

Child Codes

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite S71.

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