S79.822 is the authoritative medical code for Other specified injuries of left thigh. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other specified injuries of left thigh (ICD-10-CM S79.822), 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
Other specified injuries of left thigh is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S79.822. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 in subcategory S79.8; The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S79.0 and S79.1.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S79.822 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.
- 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 S79.822 be billed directly?
No. S79.822 (Other specified injuries of left thigh) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S79.822 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S79.8; The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S79.0 and S79.1.
Can S79.822 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S79.822 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 S79.822 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S79 — Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
- S79.0 — Physeal fracture of upper end of femur
- S79.00 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of femur
- S79.001 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur
- S79.001A — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.001D — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.001G — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.001K — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.001P — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.001S — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S79 family