S70.11 is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of right thigh. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of right thigh (ICD-10-CM S70.11), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Contusion of right thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S70.11. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S70.11 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- snake bite T63.0-
- venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S70.11 be billed directly?
No. S70.11 (Contusion of right thigh) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S70.11 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70.
Can S70.11 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S70.11 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); snake bite (T63.0-); venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S70.11 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S70.1 — Contusion of thigh
- S70.10 — Contusion of unspecified thigh
- S70.10XA — Contusion of unspecified thigh, initial encounter
- S70.10XD — Contusion of unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter
- S70.10XS — Contusion of unspecified thigh, sequela
- S70.11XA — Contusion of right thigh, initial encounter
- S70.11XD — Contusion of right thigh, subsequent encounter
- S70.11XS — Contusion of right thigh, sequela
- S70.12 — Contusion of left thigh
- S70.12XA — Contusion of left thigh, initial encounter
View all 40 codes in the S70 family