S71.051 — Open bite, right hip
Is S71.051 billable?
No — S71.051 is a non-billable header code. S71.051 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S71.051.
S71.051 at a glance
| Code | S71.051 |
|---|---|
| Description | Open bite, right hip |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S71.051 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S71.05, the nearest indexed parent of S71.051. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › hip (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S71
The conditions below can never be reported together with S71.051 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S71.05
The conditions below can never be reported together with S71.051 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S71.051 to fully describe the condition. S71.051 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 S71.051, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S71.051 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S71.051, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S71.051 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S71
The conditions below are not part of S71.051, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S71.051 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S71
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S71.051 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated wound infection
What codes fall under S71.051? (3)
How long has S71.051 existed?
S71.051 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.