Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S71.0

Open wound of hip

ICD-10-CM Code:
S71.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Open wound of hip
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)
      • Open wound of hip and thigh
        (S71)

S71.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of open wound of hip. 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 Open wound of hip

Non-specific codes like S71.0 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 open wound of hip:

  • S71.00 for Unspecified open wound of hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.001 for Unspecified open wound, right hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.001A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.001D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.001S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.002 for Unspecified open wound, left hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.002A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.002D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.002S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.009 for Unspecified open wound, unspecified hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.009A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.009D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.009S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.01 for Laceration without foreign body of hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.011 for Laceration without foreign body, right hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.011A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.011D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.011S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.012 for Laceration without foreign body, left hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.012A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.012D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.012S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.019 for Laceration without foreign body, unspecified hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.019A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.019D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.019S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.02 for Laceration with foreign body of hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.021 for Laceration with foreign body, right hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.021A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.021D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.021S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.022 for Laceration with foreign body, left hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.022A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.022D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.022S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.029 for Laceration with foreign body, unspecified hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.029A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.029D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.029S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.03 for Puncture wound without foreign body of hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.031 for Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.031A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.031D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.031S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.032 for Puncture wound without foreign body, left hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.032A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.032D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.032S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.039 for Puncture wound without foreign body, unspecified hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.039A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.039D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.039S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.04 for Puncture wound with foreign body of hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.041 for Puncture wound with foreign body, right hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.041A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.041D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.041S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.042 for Puncture wound with foreign body, left hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.042A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.042D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.042S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.049 for Puncture wound with foreign body, unspecified hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.049A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.049D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.049S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.05 for Open bite of hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.051 for Open bite, right hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.051A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.051D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.051S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.052 for Open bite, left hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.052A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.052D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.052S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S71.059 for Open bite, unspecified hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.059A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.059D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S71.059S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of hip and thigh (S71). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Patient Education


Hip Injuries and Disorders

Your hip is the joint where your femur (thigh bone) meets your pelvis (hip bone). There are two main parts: a ball at the end of the femur, which fits in a socket in the pelvis. Your hip is known as a ball-and-socket joint. This is because you have a ball at the end of your femur, and it fits into a socket in your pelvis. This makes your hips very stable and allows for a wide range of motion. When they are healthy, it takes great force to hurt them. However, playing sports, running, overuse, or falling can sometimes lead to hip injuries such as:

  • Strains
  • Bursitis
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures (broken bones)

Certain diseases also lead to hip injuries or problems. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and limited motion. Osteoporosis of the hip causes weak bones that break easily. Both of these are common in older people.

Another problem is hip dysplasia, where the ball at the end of the femur is loose in the hip socket. It can cause hip dislocation. Babies who have hip dysplasia are usually born with it, but sometimes they develop it later.

Treatment for hip disorders may include rest, medicines, physical therapy, or surgery, including hip replacement.


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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.