2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S78.12
Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- S78.12
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
S78.12 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of partial 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 Partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
Non-specific codes like S78.12 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 partial traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee:
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
Index to Diseases and Injuries References
The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).
- - Amputation - See Also: Absence, by site, acquired;
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.