2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S71.009A

Unspecified open wound, unspecified hip, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Code:
S71.009A
ICD-10 Code for:
Unspecified open wound, unspecified hip, initial encounter
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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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)

S71.009A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified open wound, unspecified hip, initial encounter. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

S71.009A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like unspecified open wound unspecified hip. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S71.009A are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Fracture dislocation of hip joint
  • Fracture dislocation of hip joint
  • Fracture subluxation of hip joint
  • Glass in hip
  • Glass in trunk
  • Multiple open wounds of hip
  • Multiple open wounds of hip and/or thigh
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open dislocation of hip
  • Open division hip ligament
  • Open division iliofemoral ligament
  • Open fracture acetabulum, anterior column
  • Open fracture acetabulum, anterior column
  • Open fracture acetabulum, posterior column
  • Open fracture acetabulum, posterior column
  • Open fracture acetabulum, posterior column
  • Open fracture dislocation of hip joint
  • Open fracture dislocation of hip joint
  • Open fracture of anterior column and posterior column of acetabulum
  • Open fracture of anterior wall of acetabulum
  • Open fracture of femur, lesser trochanter
  • Open fracture of head of femur
  • Open fracture of hip
  • Open fracture of medial wall of acetabulum
  • Open fracture of posterior wall of acetabulum
  • Open fracture of posterior wall of acetabulum
  • Open fracture of roof of acetabulum
  • Open fracture subluxation of hip joint
  • Open intra-articular fracture of head of femur
  • Open transverse and posterior wall fracture of acetabulum
  • Open transverse fracture of acetabulum
  • Open transverse fracture of acetabulum
  • Open traumatic dislocation hip joint, anterior
  • Open traumatic dislocation hip joint, anterior
  • Open traumatic dislocation hip joint, anterior
  • Open traumatic dislocation hip joint, posterior
  • Open traumatic dislocation hip joint, posterior
  • Open traumatic obturator dislocation of hip
  • Open traumatic subluxation hip joint
  • Open traumatic subluxation hip joint
  • Open traumatic subluxation hip joint
  • Open traumatic subluxation hip joint
  • Open traumatic subluxation hip joint, anterior
  • Open traumatic subluxation hip joint, posterior
  • Open wound of hip AND thigh with complication
  • Open wound of hip AND thigh without complication
  • Open wound of hip region
  • Open wound of hip with complication
  • Open wound of hip with complication
  • Open wound of lower limb without complication
  • Open wound of thigh with complication
  • Pellet wound of hip
  • Pellet wound of trunk
  • Posterior traumatic dislocation of hip
  • Posterior traumatic dislocation of hip
  • Traumatic anterior dislocation of hip
  • Traumatic anterior dislocation of hip
  • Traumatic anterior dislocation of hip
  • Traumatic obturator dislocation of hip

Clinical Classification

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

Convert S71.009A to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 890.0 - Open wound of hip/thigh
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

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.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.