S74.20XD is the authoritative medical code for Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM S74.20XD), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S74.20D. Excludes2 (not included here): injury of nerves at ankle and foot level S94.-; injury of nerves at lower leg level S84.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. Code also: any associated open wound S71.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S74.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S74.20XD 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.
- injury of nerves at ankle and foot level S94.-
- injury of nerves at lower leg level S84.-
- 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 open wound S71.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S74.20XD require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S74.
Can S74.20XD be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S74.20XD and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: injury of nerves at ankle and foot level (S94.-); injury of nerves at lower leg level (S84.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S74.20XD in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S74.12XD — Injury of femoral nerve at hip and thigh level, left leg, subsequent encounter
- S74.12XS — Injury of femoral nerve at hip and thigh level, left leg, sequela
- S74.2 — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level
- S74.20 — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg
- S74.20XA — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, initial encounter
- S74.20XS — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S74.21 — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg
- S74.21XA — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg, initial encounter
- S74.21XD — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg, subsequent encounter
- S74.21XS — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, right leg, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S74 family