Question 1

Is S71 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S71 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S71 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S71 represents Open wound of hip and thigh. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S71 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S71 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S71?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S71 is section:S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S71?

Accepted Answer

Code S71 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S71 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S71 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S71 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S71XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S712026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Code Also1Consider additional code

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers