S79.9
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Unspecified injury of hip and thigh
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.
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S79.9 represents unspecified injury of hip and thigh. 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under S79.9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S79.9?
ICD-10-CM code S79.9 is "Unspecified injury of hip and thigh". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S79.9 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S79.9 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Related Codes in S79
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)