S71.159 – Open bite, unspecified thigh

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S71.159
Code
S71.159 (claims format: S71159)
Description
Open bite, unspecified thigh
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
S71 › S71.1 › S71.15

Billable codes under S71.159

S71.159 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S71 – Open wound of hip and thigh

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
  • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • 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
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71

S71.15 – Open bite of thigh

Applicable to:
  • Bite of thigh NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • superficial bite of thigh (S70.37-)

Block S70-S79

Excludes2 (not included here):

Related codes in S71.15

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S71.159?

S71.159 is the ICD-10-CM code for open bite, unspecified thigh, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).

Is S71.159 a billable code?

No. S71.159 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S71.159 belong to?

It belongs to category S71 – Open wound 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.