ICD-10-CM S78: Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S78

Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S78

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)

Inclusion Terms

An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S78

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S78):

S78.0 - Traumatic amputation at hip joint S78.01 - Complete traumatic amputation at hip joint S78.011 - Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint S78.012 - Complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint S78.019 - Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint S78.02 - Partial traumatic amputation at hip joint S78.021 - Partial traumatic amputation at right hip joint S78.022 - Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint S78.029 - Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint S78.1 - Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee S78.11 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee S78.111 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee S78.112 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee S78.119 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee S78.12 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee S78.121 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee S78.122 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee S78.129 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee S78.9 - Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.91 - Complete traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.911 - Complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.912 - Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.919 - Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.92 - Partial traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.921 - Partial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.922 - Partial traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified S78.929 - Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code S78 (Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh)

ICD-10-CM code S78 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 S78 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S78 - Traumatic amputation of hip and 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 Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh.