S75.009
Billable

Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg

Billable / Specific Code

What is Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg?

ICD-10-CM S75.009 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg. 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.

Coding Guidelines for S75.009

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.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S75.009 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S75.009 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S75.009 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S75.009 mean?

S75.009 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S75.009?

The parent code of S75.009 is S75.00 ("Unspecified injury of femoral artery"). S75.009 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S75.009 in?

S75.009 is located in Section S70-S79 — "Injuries to the hip and thigh" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S75.009?

Use S75.009 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg" 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 Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg?

The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg is S75.009.

Can S75.009 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S75.009 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S75.009 in?

S75.009 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S75.009 valid for 2026?

Yes, S75.009 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
S75.009
Unspecified injury of femoral artery, unspecified leg
Billable / 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