ICD-10-CM S70.311 is the diagnosis code for Abrasion, right 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S70.311 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S70.311 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S70.311 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abrasion, right thigh". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S70.311 is S70.31 ("Abrasion of thigh"). S70.311 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S70.311 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S70.311 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S70.311 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abrasion, right 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 Abrasion, right thigh is S70.311.
Yes, S70.311 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S70.311 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S70.311 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.