S70.251A — Superficial foreign body, right hip, initial encounter
Is S70.251A billable?
Yes — S70.251A is billable for FY2027. S70.251A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S70.251A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S70.251A at a glance
| Code | S70.251A |
|---|---|
| Description | Superficial foreign body, right hip, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S70.251A?
In S70.251A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S70.251A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S70.251A group to?
S70.251A sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S70.251A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S70.25, the nearest indexed parent of S70.251A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › superficial, without open wound › hip
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S70.251A to fully describe the condition. S70.251A is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S70.251A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S70.251A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S70.251A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S70.251A and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S70.251A existed?
S70.251A has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.