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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