Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S71 is the diagnosis code for Open wound of hip and thigh. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 â 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 S71. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in S71. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S71 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S71 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S71 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open wound of hip and thigh". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S71 is located in Section S70-S79 â "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S71 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S71.0, S71.1.
Use S71 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open wound 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 Open wound of hip and thigh is S71.
No, S71 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S71 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S71 include: open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-).
Yes, S71 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.