S78.912 – Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Code
S78.912(claims format:S78912)- Description
- Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified
- Short description
- Complete traumatic amp of left hip and thigh, level unsp
- 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
- S78 › S78.9 › S78.91
Billable codes under S78.912
S78.912 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S78.912A – Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounterBillable
- S78.912D – Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounterBillable
- S78.912S – Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, sequelaBillable
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
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
- traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S78
Block S70-S79
Related codes in S78.91
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S78.912?
S78.912 is the ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S78.912 a billable code?
No. S78.912 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S78.912 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.