S78.919D — Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
Is S78.919D billable?
Yes, but S78.919D is an unspecified code. S78.919D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S78.919D 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 S78.919D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S78.919D at a glance
| Code | S78.919D |
|---|---|
| Description | Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hip and thigh, level unspecified, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S78.919D?
In S78.919D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S78.919D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S78.919D group to?
S78.919D sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S78.919D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S78.91, the nearest indexed parent of S78.919D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › hip
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S78
The conditions below can never be reported together with S78.919D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S78.919D to fully describe the condition. S78.919D 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 S78.919D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S78.919D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S70-S79
The conditions below are not part of S78.919D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S78.919D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S78.919D existed?
S78.919D 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.