S79.819S – Other specified injuries of unspecified hip, sequela

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S79.819S

Code: S79.819S (claims format: S79819S)
Description: Other specified injuries of unspecified hip, sequela
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: S79 › S79.8 › S79.81 › S79.819

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

Notes:

A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S79.0 and S79.1

S79.8 – Other specified injuries of hip and thigh

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S79.8

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 S79.819

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S79.819S?

S79.819S is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified injuries of unspecified hip, sequela, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).

Is S79.819S a billable code?

Yes. S79.819S is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S79.819S 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.