ICD-10/S71.059

S71.059 ICD 2026 Code: Open bite, unspecified hip

S71.059 is the authoritative medical code for Open bite, unspecified hip. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for open bite, unspecified hip (ICD-10-CM S71.059), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 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

Open bite, unspecified hip is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S71.059. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): superficial bite of hip (S70.26, S70.27); open fracture of hip and thigh S72.-; traumatic amputation of hip and thigh S78.-. Excludes2 (not included here): bite of venomous animal T63.-; open wound of ankle, foot and toes S91.-; open wound of knee and lower leg S81.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. Code also: any associated wound infection. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S71.059 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • superficial bite of hip (S70.26, S70.27)
  • open fracture of hip and thigh S72.-
  • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh S78.-

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • bite of venomous animal T63.-
  • open wound of ankle, foot and toes S91.-
  • open wound of knee and lower leg S81.-
  • burns and corrosions T20-T32
  • frostbite T33-T34
  • snake bite T63.0-
  • venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

  • any associated wound infection

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S71.059 be billed directly?

No. S71.059 (Open bite, unspecified hip) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S71.059 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71.

What can't be coded together with S71.059?

Per Excludes1 instructions, S71.059 must not be reported with: superficial bite of hip (S70.26, S70.27); open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-).

Can S71.059 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, S71.059 and the following may both be reported when both are present: bite of venomous animal (T63.-); open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-); open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S71.059, with their registry titles.

  • S71.059A — Open bite, unspecified hip, initial encounter
  • S71.059D — Open bite, unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
  • S71.059S — Open bite, unspecified hip, sequela

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