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S71

Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Rankcategory
Official Description

Open wound of hip and thigh

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 2 non-billable)
S71.0Open wound of hiphas subcodesS71.1Open wound of thighhas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

S70-S79 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
  • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • bite of venomous animal (T63.-)
  • open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-)
  • open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-)
Code Also
  • any associated wound infection

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S70-S79Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
S71Open wound of hip and thighNot billable
S71.0Open wound of hipSubcodes
S71.1Open wound of thighSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S71:

blockS70-S79
Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
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chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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