S71.15 - Open bite of thigh
- Applicable to Open bite of thigh
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM S71.15 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of S71.15 - other international versions of ICD10 S71.15 may differ.
- S71.15 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- S71.15 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- S71.15 - Open bite of thigh
- S71.15 - Open bite of thigh
- S71.151 - Open bite, right thigh
- S71.152 - Open bite, left thigh
- S71.159 - Open bite, unspecified thigh
Inclusion terms help to clarify and specify the conditions or diseases covered by a particular ICD-10-CM code.
Inclusion Term:
- Bite of thigh NOS
Type 1 Excludes
- superficial bite of thigh (S70.37-)
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
The following codes above S71.15 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to S71.15:
- Chapter: S00-T88 - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Section: S70-S79 - Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Category: S71 - Open wound of hip and thigh
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