S78
Non-billableTraumatic amputation of hip and thigh
S78 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S78.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHPeople can lose all or part of an arm or leg for many reasons. Common ones include: Problems with the flow of blood through your body. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation (the surgical removal of a limb). Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat. Cancer. Birth defects. Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the…
Read more about Limb Loss at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S78?
- S78 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S78 a billable code?
- No — S78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S78.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from S78?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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