S70.311 ICD-10-CM Code: Abrasion, right thigh
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Abrasion, right thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S70.311). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S70.311 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 S70.311 be billed directly?
No. S70.311 (Abrasion, right thigh) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S70.311 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 S70.311 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S70.279A — Other superficial bite of hip, unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S70.279D — Other superficial bite of hip, unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
- S70.279S — Other superficial bite of hip, unspecified hip, sequela
- S70.3 — Other superficial injuries of thigh
- S70.31 — Abrasion of thigh
- S70.311A — Abrasion, right thigh, initial encounter
- S70.311D — Abrasion, right thigh, subsequent encounter
- S70.311S — Abrasion, right thigh, sequela
- S70.312 — Abrasion, left thigh
- S70.312A — Abrasion, left thigh, initial encounter