S77.10XS — Crushing injury of unspecified thigh, sequela
Is S77.10XS billable?
Yes, but S77.10XS is an unspecified code. S77.10XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S77.10XS 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 S77.10XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
S77.10XS at a glance
| Code | S77.10XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Crushing injury of unspecified thigh, 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 S77.10XS?
In S77.10XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S77.10XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S77.10XS group to?
S77.10XS 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 S77.10XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S77.1, the nearest indexed parent of S77.10XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Crush, crushed, crushing › thigh
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S77.10XS to fully describe the condition. S77.10XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from S77
Report an additional code alongside S77.10XS to fully describe the condition. S77.10XS is sequenced first.
- code(s) for all associated injuries
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S77.10XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S77.10XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S77.10XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S77.10XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S77
The conditions below are not part of S77.10XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S77.10XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S77.10XS existed?
S77.10XS 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.