S70.12XD ICD-10-CM Code: Contusion of left thigh, subsequent encounter
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 949 — AFTERCARE WITH CC/MCC (MDC 23)
- MS-DRG 950 — AFTERCARE WITHOUT CC/MCC (MDC 23)
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 S70.12XD 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 S70.12XD require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S70.12XD in its code family, with their registry titles.
- 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
- S70.12XS — Contusion of left thigh, sequela
- S70.2 — Other superficial injuries of hip
- S70.21 — Abrasion of hip
- S70.211 — Abrasion, right hip
- S70.211A — Abrasion, right hip, initial encounter