S78 – Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S78

Code: S78 (claims format: S78)
Description: Traumatic amputation 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 S78

S78 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S78.0 – Traumatic amputation at hip jointHeader (more codes below)
S78.1 – Traumatic amputation at level between hip and kneeHeader (more codes below)
S78.9 – Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecifiedHeader (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 S78

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

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 S78?

S78 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).

Is S78 a billable code?

No. S78 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.