Is S78.121 a billable code?
No. S78.121 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
S78.121: Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S78.121 groups related diagnoses under partial traumatic amputation at level between right 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 S78.121
- S78.121APartial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.121DPartial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.121SPartial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, sequela
Other codes in S78.12 Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
S78.121 questions
What does S78.121 mean?
S78.121 is the ICD-10-CM code for Partial traumatic amputation at level between right 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.