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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S70.3

Other superficial injuries of thigh

ICD-10-CM Code:
S70.3
ICD-10 Code for:
Other superficial injuries of thigh
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the hip and thigh
      (S70-S79)
      • Superficial injury of hip and thigh
        (S70)

S70.3 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other superficial injuries of thigh. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other superficial injuries of thigh

Non-specific codes like S70.3 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other superficial injuries of thigh:

  • S70.31 for Abrasion of thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.311 for Abrasion, right thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.311A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.311D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.311S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.312 for Abrasion, left thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.312A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.312D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.312S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.319 for Abrasion, unspecified thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.319A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.319D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.319S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.32 for Blister (nonthermal) of thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.321 for Blister (nonthermal), right thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.321A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.321D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.321S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.322 for Blister (nonthermal), left thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.322A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.322D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.322S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.329 for Blister (nonthermal), unspecified thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.329A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.329D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.329S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.34 for External constriction of thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.341 for External constriction, right thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.341A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.341D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.341S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.342 for External constriction, left thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.342A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.342D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.342S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.349 for External constriction, unspecified thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.349A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.349D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.349S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.35 for Superficial foreign body of thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.351 for Superficial foreign body, right thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.351A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.351D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.351S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.352 for Superficial foreign body, left thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.352A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.352D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.352S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.359 for Superficial foreign body, unspecified thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.359A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.359D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.359S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.36 for Insect bite (nonvenomous) of thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.361 for Insect bite (nonvenomous), right thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.361A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.361D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.361S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.362 for Insect bite (nonvenomous), left thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.362A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.362D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.362S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.369 for Insect bite (nonvenomous), unspecified thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.369A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.369D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.369S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.37 for Other superficial bite of thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.371 for Other superficial bite of right thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.371A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.371D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.371S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.372 for Other superficial bite of left thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.372A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.372D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.372S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S70.379 for Other superficial bite of unspecified thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.379A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.379D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S70.379S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of hip and thigh (S70). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include:

  • Animal bites
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Sprains and strains

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.