S70.349D

External constriction, unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter

Billable / specificPOA exempt

S70.349D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from S70)

  • Note: Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • Note: The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

Use additional code

Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from S70)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at S70). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • S70.349External constriction, unspecified thighNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • S70.349AExternal constriction, unspecified thigh, initial encounterBillable
  • S70.349SExternal constriction, unspecified thigh, sequelaBillable

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