S70.259⚠ Requires 7th Character

Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S70

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S70.259:

Ainitial encounterS70.259ADsubsequent encounterS70.259DSsequelaS70.259S

Sub-codes of S70.259(3)

S70.259 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S70.259ASuperficial foreign body, unspecified hip, initial encounter✓ BillableS70.259DSuperficial foreign body, unspecified hip, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS70.259SSuperficial foreign body, unspecified hip, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S70-S79Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79)├S70Superficial injury of hip and thigh
└S70.259Superficial foreign body, unspecified hip

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