2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S78.012AComplete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S70-S79›S78
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- 7th Character A — Initial Encounter
- Chronic Condition
S78.012A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 913 through 914, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as amputated at hip. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Amputation of a limb, initial encounter.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Amputated at hip
- Bilateral traumatic amputation of legs through hip joints
- Bilateral traumatic amputation of lower limbs
- Traumatic amputation at left hip joint
- Traumatic amputation at right hip joint
- Traumatic amputation, through hip
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
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 applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Limb Loss
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for many reasons. Common ones include:
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Convert S78.012A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S78.012AOverview
Is S78.012A (Complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in S78.012A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S78.012A group to?
When complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 913, 914, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.8855 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S78.012A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complete traumatic amputation at left hip joint, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 897.2 (amput above knee, unilat). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
