Question 1

Is S78.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S78.1 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S78.1 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S78.1 represents Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S78.1?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S78.1 is S78 (Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S78.1?

Accepted Answer

Code S78.1 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S78.1 as they represent different diagnoses.

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