S70.12XS is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of left thigh, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of left thigh, sequela (ICD-10-CM S70.12XS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Contusion of left thigh, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S70.12S. 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 S70.12XS 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 S70.12XS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70.
Can S70.12XS be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S70.12XS 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 S70.12XS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S70 — Superficial injury of hip and thigh
- S70-S79 — Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)
- S70.0 — Contusion of hip
- S70.00 — Contusion of unspecified hip
- S70.00XA — Contusion of unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S70.00XD — Contusion of unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
- S70.00XS — Contusion of unspecified hip, sequela
- S70.01 — Contusion of right hip
- S70.01XA — Contusion of right hip, initial encounter
- S70.01XD — Contusion of right hip, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S70 family