S74.22XS — Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, left leg, sequela
Is S74.22XS billable?
Yes — S74.22XS is billable for FY2027. S74.22XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S74.22XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S74.22XS at a glance
| Code | S74.22XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, left leg, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S74.22XS?
In S74.22XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S74.22XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S74.22XS group to?
S74.22XS sits in MDC 01 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 091Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCCmedical
- 092Other Disorders of Nervous System with CCmedical
- 093Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCCmedical
How is S74.22XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S74.2, the nearest indexed parent of S74.22XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › nerve NEC › cutaneous sensory › hip
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S74.22XS to fully describe the condition. S74.22XS 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 S74.22XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S74.22XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S74.22XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S74.22XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S74
The conditions below are not part of S74.22XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S74.22XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S74
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S74.22XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S71.-)
How long has S74.22XS existed?
S74.22XS 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.