S78 ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic amputation 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
S78Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S78 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)
- 3
Category S78
Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh
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Code S78
Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh
Codes under S78
S78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S78.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S78.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S78.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S78 mean?
S78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh.”
Is S78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S78 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 S78 located in ICD-10-CM?
S78 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 S78, Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh.
What coding notes are listed for S78?
Its listed inclusion terms are An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-). No Excludes2 note is listed.