S78.019

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • traumatic amputation of knee (S88.0-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S78.019 represents complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S78.019. Coders should note that S78.019 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S78.019?

ICD-10-CM code S78.019 is "Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified hip joint". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S78.019 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S78.019 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S78.019?

S78.019 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in S78.01

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Code Information

CodeS78.019
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS78.01
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)