S74.21 – Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Code
S74.21(claims format:S7421)- Description
- Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg
- Short description
- Injury of cutan sensory nerve at hip and thi lev, right leg
- 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
- S74 › S74.2
Billable codes under S74.21
S74.21 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S74.21XA – Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg, initial encounterBillable
- S74.21XD – Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg, subsequent encounterBillable
- S74.21XS – Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg, sequelaBillable
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.
S74 – Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level
- any associated open wound (S71.-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S74
Block S70-S79
Related codes in S74.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S74.21?
S74.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S74.21 a billable code?
No. S74.21 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S74.21 belong to?
It belongs to category S74 – Injury of nerves at hip and thigh level.
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.