S77
Non-Billable

Crushing injury of hip and thigh

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Crushing injury of hip and thigh?

ICD-10-CM S77 is the diagnosis code for Crushing injury 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S77

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

The following conditions are not included in S77. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • crushing injury of ankle and foot (S97.-)
  • crushing injury of lower leg (S87.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S77 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 3 entries
S77.0Crushing injury of hipNon-BillableS77.00Crushing injury of unspecified hipBillableS77.01Crushing injury of right hipBillableS77.02Crushing injury of left hipBillableS77.1Crushing injury of thighNon-BillableS77.10Crushing injury of unspecified thighBillableS77.11Crushing injury of right thighBillableS77.12Crushing injury of left thighBillableS77.2Crushing injury of hip with thighNon-BillableS77.20Crushing injury of unspecified hip with thighBillableS77.21Crushing injury of right hip with thighBillableS77.22Crushing injury of left hip with thighBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S77 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S77 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S77 mean?

S77 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Crushing injury of hip and thigh". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is S77 in?

S77 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 S77?

S77 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S77.0, S77.1, S77.2.

When should I use S77?

Use S77 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Crushing injury 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.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Crushing injury of hip and thigh?

The ICD-10-CM code for Crushing injury of hip and thigh is S77.

Can S77 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S77 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S77 in?

S77 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S77 valid for 2026?

Yes, S77 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
S77
Crushing injury of hip and thigh
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