S70 ICD-10-CM Code: Superficial injury of hip and thigh
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S70Superficial injury of hip and thigh
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S70 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
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Category S70
Superficial injury of hip and thigh
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Code S70
Superficial injury of hip and thigh
Codes under S70
S70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S70.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S70.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S70.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S70.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S70 mean?
S70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Superficial injury of hip and thigh.”
Is S70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S70 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S70 located in ICD-10-CM?
S70 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79) (S70–S79), under category S70, Superficial injury of hip and thigh.
What coding notes are listed for S70?
No inclusion terms are listed for S70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.