S78.11 ICD-10-CM Code: Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
S78.11 is the authoritative medical code for Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee (ICD-10-CM S78.11), 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.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S78.11 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.
- traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)
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 S78.11 be billed directly?
No. S78.11 (Complete traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S78.11 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S78.
What can't be coded together with S78.11?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S78.11 must not be reported together with: traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-).
Can S78.11 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S78.11 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 S78.11 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S78.029 — Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint
- S78.029A — Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, initial encounter
- S78.029D — Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, subsequent encounter
- S78.029S — Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint, sequela
- S78.1 — Traumatic amputation at level between hip and knee
- S78.111 — Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee
- S78.111A — Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.111D — Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.111S — Complete traumatic amputation at level between right hip and knee, sequela
- S78.112 — Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee