S78.912A ICD-10-CM Code: Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, 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
S78.912AComplete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S78.912A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
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Category S78
Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh
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Subcategory S78.912
Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified
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Code S78.912A
Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S78.912A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S78.912A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S78.912A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S78.912A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S78.912A.
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 S78.912A mean?
S78.912A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified, initial encounter.”
Is S78.912A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S78.912A 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 S78.912A located in ICD-10-CM?
S78.912A 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 S78.912, Complete traumatic amputation of left hip and thigh, level unspecified.
What coding notes are listed for S78.912A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S78.912A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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