S78.112 is the authoritative medical code for Complete traumatic amputation at level between left 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 left hip and knee (ICD-10-CM S78.112), 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
Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S78.112. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of knee S88.0-. 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 S78.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S78.112 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 S78.112 be billed directly?
No. S78.112 (Complete traumatic amputation at level between left 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 S78.112 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 S78.112?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S78.112 must not be reported together with: traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-).
Can S78.112 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S78.112 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 S78.112 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S78.11 — Complete 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
- S78.112A — Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, initial encounter
- S78.112D — Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, subsequent encounter
- S78.112S — Complete traumatic amputation at level between left hip and knee, sequela
- S78.119 — Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee
- S78.119A — Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified hip and knee, initial encounter
View all 40 codes in the S78 family