S70.26 ICD-10-CM Code: Insect bite (nonvenomous) of hip
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S70.26 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) Compare S70.26 vs T20 →
- frostbite (T33-T34) Compare S70.26 vs T33 →
- snake bite (T63.0-) Compare S70.26 vs T63.0 →
- venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-) Compare S70.26 vs T63.4 →
Change history
No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2016 baseline of the change ledger.
Verify Before Coding
- Not billable as written — a more specific code is required: S70.261A, S70.261D, S70.261S, S70.262A, S70.262D.
- Requires a 7th character. "The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70" Options: S70.261A, S70.261D, S70.261S, S70.262A, S70.262D, S70.262S
From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.
Referenced by Other Codes
Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name S70.26 or its code family.
1 Excludes1 notes: S71.05.
1 Excludes2 notes: S30 (via S70.-).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S70.26 be billed directly?
No. S70.26 (Insect bite (nonvenomous) of hip) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S70.26 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 S70.26 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S70.252S — Superficial foreign body, left hip, sequela
- S70.259 — Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip
- S70.259A — Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S70.259D — Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
- S70.259S — Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip, sequela
- S70.261 — Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip
- S70.261A — Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip, initial encounter
- S70.261D — Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip, subsequent encounter
- S70.261S — Insect bite (nonvenomous), right hip, sequela
- S70.262 — Insect bite (nonvenomous), left hip