S78 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for S78 ICD 10 code
- traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)
Codes
- S78.0 Traumatic amputation at hip joint
- S78.01 Complete traumatic amputation at hip joint
- S78.011 Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint
- S78.011A Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, initial encounter
- S78.011D Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, subsequent encounter
- S78.011S Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, sequela
- S78.012 Complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint
- S78.012A Complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter
- S78.012D Complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, subsequent encounter
- S78.012S Complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, sequela
- S78.019 Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint
- S78.019A Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, initial encounter
- S78.019D Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, subsequent encounter
- S78.019S Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, sequela
- S78.02 Partial traumatic amputation at hip joint
- S78.021 Partial traumatic amputation at right hip joint
- S78.021A Partial traumatic amputation at right hip joint, initial encounter
- S78.021D Partial traumatic amputation at right hip joint, subsequent encounter
- S78.021S Partial traumatic amputation at right hip joint, sequela
- S78.022 Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint
- S78.022A Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter
- S78.022D Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, subsequent encounter
- S78.022S Partial traumatic amputation at left hip joint, sequela
- S78.029 Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint
- S78.029A Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, initial encounter
- S78.029D Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, subsequent encounter
- S78.029S Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, sequela
- S78.1 Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
- S78.11 Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
- S78.111 Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee
- S78.111A Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.111D Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.111S Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, sequela
- S78.112 Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee
- S78.112A Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.112D Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.112S Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, sequela
- S78.119 Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee
- S78.119A Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.119D Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.119S Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, sequela
- S78.12 Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
- S78.121 Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee
- S78.121A Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.121D Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.121S Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, sequela
- S78.122 Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee
- S78.122A Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.122D Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.122S Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, sequela
- S78.129 Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee
- S78.129A Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.129D Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.129S Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, sequela
- S78.9 Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.91 Complete traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.911 Complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.911A Complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.911D Complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.911S Complete traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
- S78.912 Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.912A Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.912D Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.912S Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
- S78.919 Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.919A Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.919D Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.919S Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
- S78.92 Partial traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.921 Partial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.921A Partial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.921D Partial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.921S Partial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
- S78.922 Partial traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.922A Partial traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.922D Partial traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.922S Partial traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
- S78.929 Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified
- S78.929A Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S78.929D Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S78.929S Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S78 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S78 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S78 ICD 10 code
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include:
- Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation.
- Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
- Cancer
- Birth defects
Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.
Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your doctor. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.
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