S70.249A ICD-10-CM Code: External constriction, unspecified hip, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S70.249AExternal constriction, unspecified hip, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S70.249A sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
- 3
Category S70
Superficial injury of hip and thigh
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Subcategory S70.249
External constriction, unspecified hip
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Code S70.249A
External constriction, unspecified hip, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S70.249A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S70.249A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S70.249A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S70.249A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S70.249A.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S70.249A mean?
S70.249A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “External constriction, unspecified hip, initial encounter.”
Is S70.249A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S70.249A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S70.249A located in ICD-10-CM?
S70.249A 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 and subcategory S70.249, External constriction, unspecified hip.
What coding notes are listed for S70.249A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S70.249A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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