ICD-10/S70.312

S70.312 ICD-10-CM Code: Abrasion, left thigh

S70.312 is the authoritative medical code for Abrasion, left thigh. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for abrasion, left thigh (ICD-10-CM S70.312), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Abrasion, left thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S70.312. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 S70.312 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 S70.312 be billed directly?

No. S70.312 (Abrasion, left thigh) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S70.312 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70.

Can S70.312 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S70.312 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 S70.312 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S70.211 — Abrasion, right hip
  • S70.211A — Abrasion, right hip, initial encounter
  • S70.211D — Abrasion, right hip, subsequent encounter
  • S70.211S — Abrasion, right hip, sequela
  • S70.212 — Abrasion, left hip
  • S70.212A — Abrasion, left hip, initial encounter
  • S70.212D — Abrasion, left hip, subsequent encounter
  • S70.212S — Abrasion, left hip, sequela
  • S70.219 — Abrasion, unspecified hip
  • S70.219A — Abrasion, unspecified hip, initial encounter

View all 40 codes in the S70 family