Partial traumatic amp of r hip and thigh, level unsp, subs

Partial traumatic amputation of right hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a partial traumatic loss of the right hip and/or thigh, where the exact level of amputation is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in the healing phase of this injury, receiving follow-up care, or experiencing complications after the initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for subsequent care related to a partial traumatic amputation of the right hip and thigh, such as wound care, physical therapy, or management of delayed complications. This includes encounters occurring after the initial acute treatment of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "partial" amputation and "right" side.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
Only use when the specific level of amputation within the hip/thigh is not documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S78.921Partial traumatic amp of right hip and thigh, level unsp

S78.921D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S78Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh S78.0Traumatic amputation at hip joint S78.01Complete traumatic amputation at hip joint S78.011Complete traumatic amputation at right hip joint S78.011AComplete traumatic amputation at right hip joint, init