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S71.159

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Open bite, unspecified thigh

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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inherited from S71.15

Rules from parent category S71.15: Open bite of thigh

  • • superficial bite of thigh (S70.37-)

Child Codes (3)

S71.159AOpen bite, unspecified thigh, initial encounterS71.159DOpen bite, unspecified thigh, subsequent encounterS71.159SOpen bite, unspecified thigh, sequela

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Code Information

CodeS71.159
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS71.15
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)