Is S78.911 a billable code?
No. S78.911 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
S78.911: Complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S78.911 groups related diagnoses under complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S78.911
- S78.911AComplete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.911DComplete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.911SComplete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
Other codes in S78.91 Complete traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified
S78.911 questions
What does S78.911 mean?
S78.911 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified. 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.