ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S70.3
Other superficial injuries of thigh
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S70.3
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
open bite of thigh (S71.15)
Inclusion Terms
Splinter in the thigh
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S70.3 (Other superficial injuries of thigh)
ICD-10-CM code S70.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S70.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S70.3 - Other superficial injuries of thigh. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other superficial injuries of thigh.