Is S78.119 a billable code?
No. S78.119 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S78.119: Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S78.119 groups related diagnoses under complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S78.119
- S78.119AComplete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.119DComplete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.119SComplete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, sequela
Other codes in S78.11 Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
S78.119 questions
What does S78.119 mean?
S78.119 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.