S74.92XS — Injury of unspecified nerve at hip and thigh level, left leg, sequela
Is S74.92XS billable?
Yes, but S74.92XS is an unspecified code. S74.92XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S74.92XS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S74.92XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S74.00XSInjury of sciatic nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S74.10XSInjury of femoral nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S74.20XSInjury of cutaneous sensory nerve at hip and thigh level, unspecified leg, sequela
- S74.8X1SInjury of other nerves at hip and thigh level, right leg, sequela
S74.92XS at a glance
| Code | S74.92XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of unspecified 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 S74.92XS?
In S74.92XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S74.92XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S74.92XS group to?
S74.92XS 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 S74.92XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S74.9, the nearest indexed parent of S74.92XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › nerve NEC › hip
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S74.92XS to fully describe the condition. S74.92XS 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 S74.92XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S74.92XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S74.92XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S74.92XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S74
The conditions below are not part of S74.92XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S74.92XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S74
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S74.92XS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S71.-)
How long has S74.92XS existed?
S74.92XS 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.