S79
Non-billableOther and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
S79 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S79.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour 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,…
Read more about Hip Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Notes
- •A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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