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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S78.1

Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee

ICD-10-CM Code:
S78.1
ICD-10 Code for:
Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
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)
      • Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh
        (S78)

S78.1 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee. 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 Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee

Non-specific codes like S78.1 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 traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee:

  • S78.11 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S78.111 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.111A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.111D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.111S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S78.112 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.112A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.112D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.112S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S78.119 for Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.119A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.119D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.119S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S78.12 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S78.121 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.121A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.121D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.121S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S78.122 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.122A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.122D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.122S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S78.129 for Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.129A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.129D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S78.129S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • traumatic amputation of knee S88.0

Patient Education


Limb Loss

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include:

  • Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation.
  • Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
  • Cancer
  • Birth defects

Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.

Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your doctor. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.


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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.