S78.119D – Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, subsequent encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S78.119D

Code: S78.119D (claims format: S78119D)
Description: Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, subsequent encounter
Short description: Complete traumatic amp at level betw unsp hip and knee, subs
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: S78 › S78.1 › S78.11 › S78.119

7th character values

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

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.

S78 – Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh

Applicable to:

An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

Excludes1 (not coded here):

traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S78

S78.1 – Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee

Excludes1 (not coded here):

traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)

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-)

Related codes in S78.119

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S78.119D?

S78.119D is the ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, subsequent encounter, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).

Is S78.119D a billable code?

Yes. S78.119D is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S78.119D belong to?

It belongs to category S78 – Traumatic amputation 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.