S77 – Crushing injury of hip and thigh

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S77

Code: S77 (claims format: S77)
Description: Crushing injury of hip and 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

Billable codes under S77

S77 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S77.0 – Crushing injury of hipHeader (more codes below)
S77.1 – Crushing injury of thighHeader (more codes below)
S77.2 – Crushing injury of hip with thighHeader (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 for S77

Excludes2 (not included here):

crushing injury of ankle and foot (S97.-)
crushing injury of lower leg (S87.-)

Use additional code:

code(s) for all associated injuries

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S77

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block S70-S79

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
snake bite (T63.0-)
venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S77?

S77 is the ICD-10-CM code for crushing injury of hip and thigh, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).

Is S77 a billable code?

No. S77 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.