icd 10 code for contusion right thigh

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S70.11XA

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Oct 01, 2021 · Contusion of right thigh, initial encounter. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. S70.11XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S70.11XA became effective on October 1, 2021.

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What is the ICD-10 code for hematoma left thigh?

Valid for Submission
ICD-10:S70.12XA
Short Description:Contusion of left thigh, initial encounter
Long Description:Contusion of left thigh, initial encounter

What is the ICD-10 code for hematoma?

ICD-10 Code for Nontraumatic hematoma of soft tissue- M79. 81- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-10 code for fall from bed?

Valid for Submission
ICD-10:W06.XXXA
Short Description:Fall from bed, initial encounter
Long Description:Fall from bed, initial encounter

What is the ICD-10 code for CVA?

ICD-10 | Cerebral infarction, unspecified (I63. 9)

Is a contusion a hematoma?

A bruise, also known as a contusion, typically appears on the skin after trauma such as a blow to the body. It occurs when the small veins and capillaries under the skin break. A hematoma is a collection (or pooling) of blood outside the blood vessel.

What is a contusion wound?

A contusion, or bruise, is caused by a direct blow to the body that can cause damage to the surface of the skin and to deeper tissues as well depending on the severity of the blow. Signs & Symptoms.

What is the ICD-10 code for right leg pain?

M79. 604 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for right hip pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right hip (M25. 551)

What is the ICD-10 code for hip pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in unspecified hip (M25. 559)

What is the ICD-10 code for CVA with right hemiplegia?

I69.351
Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side. I69. 351 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for right basal ganglia infarction?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I63. 319 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I63.

Is CVA and stroke the same thing?

Stroke Center. A stroke, also referred to as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or a brain attack, is an interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain.

Not Valid for Submission

S70.11 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of contusion of right thigh. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of hip and thigh (S70). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Specific Coding for Contusion of right thigh

Non-specific codes like S70.11 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for contusion of right thigh:

Information for Patients

A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin. Those vessels break open and leak blood under the skin.

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