S79.819 – Other specified injuries of unspecified hip
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Code
S79.819(claims format:S79819)- Description
- Other specified injuries of unspecified hip
- 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
- S79 › S79.8 › S79.81
Billable codes under S79.819
S79.819 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
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.
S79 – Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
S79.8 – Other specified injuries of hip and thigh
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S79.8
Block S70-S79
Related codes in S79.81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S79.819?
S79.819 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified injuries of unspecified hip, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S79.819 a billable code?
No. S79.819 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S79.819 belong to?
It belongs to category S79 – Other and unspecified injuries 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.