S71.11 is the authoritative medical code for Laceration without foreign body of thigh. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for laceration without foreign body of thigh (ICD-10-CM S71.11), 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
Laceration without foreign body of thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S71.11. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): 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 S71.11 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.
- 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 S71.11 be billed directly?
No. S71.11 (Laceration without foreign body of thigh) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S71.11 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 S71.11?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S71.11 must not be reported together with: open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-).
Can S71.11 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S71.11 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions 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).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S71.11 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S71.021A — Laceration with foreign body, right hip, initial encounter
- S71.021D — Laceration with foreign body, right hip, subsequent encounter
- S71.021S — Laceration with foreign body, right hip, sequela
- S71.022 — Laceration with foreign body, left hip
- S71.022A — Laceration with foreign body, left hip, initial encounter
- S71.022D — Laceration with foreign body, left hip, subsequent encounter
- S71.022S — Laceration with foreign body, left hip, sequela
- S71.029 — Laceration with foreign body, unspecified hip
- S71.029A — Laceration with foreign body, unspecified hip, initial encounter
- S71.029D — Laceration with foreign body, unspecified hip, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S71 family