Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S78 is the diagnosis code for Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S78. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where S78 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S78 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S78 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S78 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S78 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S78.0, S78.1, S78.9.
Use S78 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh is S78.
No, S78 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S78 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S78 include: traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-).
Yes, S78 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.