S74
Non-Billable

Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level?

ICD-10-CM S74 is the diagnosis code for Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level. 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.

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Coding Guidelines for S74

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S74. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • injury of nerves at ankle and foot level (S94.-)
  • injury of nerves at lower leg level (S84.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S74 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
S74.0Injury of sciatic nerve at hip and thigh levelNon-BillableS74.00Injury of sciatic nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified legBillableS74.01Injury of sciatic nerve at hip and thigh level, right legBillableS74.02Injury of sciatic nerve at hip and thigh level, left legBillableS74.1Injury of femoral nerve at hip and thigh levelNon-BillableS74.10Injury of femoral nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified legBillableS74.11Injury of femoral nerve at hip and thigh level, right legBillableS74.12Injury of femoral nerve at hip and thigh level, left legBillableS74.2Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh levelNon-BillableS74.20Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified legBillableS74.21Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right legBillableS74.22Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, left legBillableS74.8Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh levelNon-BillableS74.8XInjury of other nerves at hip and thigh levelNon-BillableS74.8X1Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, right legBillableS74.8X2Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, left legBillableS74.8X9Injury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, unspecified legBillableS74.9Injury of unspecified nerve at hip and thigh levelNon-BillableS74.90Injury of unspecified nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified legBillableS74.91Injury of unspecified nerve at hip and thigh level, right legBillableS74.92Injury of unspecified nerve at hip and thigh level, left legBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S74 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S74 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S74 mean?

S74 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is S74 in?

S74 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S74?

S74 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S74.0, S74.1, S74.2, S74.8, S74.9.

When should I use S74?

Use S74 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level is S74.

Can S74 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S74 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S74 in?

S74 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S74 valid for 2026?

Yes, S74 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S74
Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S70-S79 — Injuries to the hip and thigh
2026 ICD-10-CM