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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S78.122D ICD-10-CM Code: Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, subsequent 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

S78.122D

Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S78.122D sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)

  3. 3

    Category S78

    Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh

  4. 4

    Subcategory S78.122

    Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee

  5. 5

    Code S78.122D

    Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, subsequent encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S78.122D.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S78.122D.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S78.122D.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S78.122D.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S78.122D.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S78.122D mean?

S78.122D is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, subsequent encounter.”

Is S78.122D a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S78.122D 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 S78.122D located in ICD-10-CM?

S78.122D 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 and subcategory S78.122, Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee.

What coding notes are listed for S78.122D?

No inclusion terms are listed for S78.122D in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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