S70.0 – Contusion of hip
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Code
S70.0(claims format:S700)- Description
- Contusion of hip
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Parent codes
- S70
Billable codes under S70.0
S70.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S70.00 – Contusion of unspecified hipHeader (more codes below)
- S70.01 – Contusion of right hipHeader (more codes below)
- S70.02 – Contusion of left hipHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S70 – Superficial injury of hip and thigh
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70
Block S70-S79
Index terms for S70.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S70
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S70.0?
S70.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for contusion of hip, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S70.0 a billable code?
No. S70.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S70.0 belong to?
It belongs to category S70 – Superficial injury of hip and thigh.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.