S70.342D is the authoritative medical code for External constriction, left thigh, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for external constriction, left thigh, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM S70.342D), 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
External constriction, left thigh, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S70.342D. 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 S70.342D 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 S70.342D require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70.
Can S70.342D be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S70.342D and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); snake bite (T63.0-); venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S70.342D, 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
- S70.01XS — Contusion of right hip, sequela
- S70.02 — Contusion of left hip
- S70.02XA — Contusion of left hip, initial encounter
- S70.02XD — Contusion of left hip, subsequent encounter
- S70.02XS — Contusion of left hip, sequela
- S70.1 — Contusion of thigh
- S70.10 — Contusion of unspecified thigh
- S70.10XA — Contusion of unspecified thigh, initial encounter
- S70.10XD — Contusion of unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter
- S70.10XS — Contusion of unspecified thigh, sequela
- S70.11 — Contusion of right thigh
- 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
- S70.12XD — Contusion of left thigh, subsequent 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
- 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
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ICD Code S72.342D
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