Is S78.921 a billable code?
No. S78.921 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
S78.921: Partial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S78.921 groups related diagnoses under partial 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 S78.921
- S78.921APartial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.921DPartial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.921SPartial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
Other codes in S78.92 Partial traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified
S78.921 questions
What does S78.921 mean?
S78.921 is the ICD-10-CM code for Partial 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.