ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S78.1
Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S78.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S78.1 (Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee)
ICD-10-CM code S78.1 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 S78.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S78.1 - Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee. 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 at level between hip and knee.