S71.109A
S71.109A: Unspecified open wound, unspecified thigh, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
S71.109A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unspecified open wound, unspecified thigh, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S71.109A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S71
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S71.109A
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S71.109A
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S71.109A is named in 2 Medicare coverage policies: 0 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 2 listing it as NOT covered. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A56566Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Servicesnot covered
- A57067Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Servicesnot covered
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.