S70.12XA ICD-10-CM Code: Contusion of left thigh, initial encounter
S70.12XA is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of left thigh, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of left thigh, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S70.12XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)
MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0 (FY2026), Appendix B.
- MS-DRG 604 — TRAUMA TO THE SKIN, SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE AND BREAST WITH MCC (MDC 09)
- MS-DRG 605 — TRAUMA TO THE SKIN, SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE AND BREAST WITHOUT MCC (MDC 09)
- MS-DRG 963 — OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH MCC (MDC 24)
- MS-DRG 964 — OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH CC (MDC 24)
- MS-DRG 965 — OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 24)
A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S70.12XA 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
Does S70.12XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70.
Can S70.12XA be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S70.12XA 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 S70.12XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S70.11 — Contusion of right thigh
- 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
- S70.12XD — Contusion of left thigh, subsequent encounter
- S70.12XS — Contusion of left thigh, sequela
- S70.2 — Other superficial injuries of hip
- S70.21 — Abrasion of hip
- S70.211 — Abrasion, right hip