S79.822A is the authoritative medical code for Other specified injuries of left thigh, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other specified injuries of left thigh, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S79.822A), 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
Other specified injuries of left thigh, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S79.822A. 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 S79.822A 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
Does S79.822A 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 S79.822A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S79.822A 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 S79.822A in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S79.011P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.011S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, sequela
- S79.012 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur
- S79.012A — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.012D — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.012G — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.012K — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.012P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.012S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, sequela
- S79.019 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur
View all 40 codes in the S79 family