S79.82 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S79.821 Other specified injuries of right thigh
- S79.821A Other specified injuries of right thigh, initial encounter
- S79.821D Other specified injuries of right thigh, subsequent encounter
- S79.821S Other specified injuries of right thigh, sequela
- S79.822 Other specified injuries of left thigh
- S79.822A Other specified injuries of left thigh, initial encounter
- S79.822D Other specified injuries of left thigh, subsequent encounter
- S79.822S Other specified injuries of left thigh, sequela
- S79.829 Other specified injuries of unspecified thigh
- S79.829A Other specified injuries of unspecified thigh, initial encounter
- S79.829D Other specified injuries of unspecified thigh, subsequent encounter
- S79.829S Other specified injuries of unspecified thigh, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S79.82 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
- S79 Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
- S79.0 Physeal fracture of upper end of femur
- S79.1 Physeal fracture of lower end of femur
- S79.8 Other specified injuries of hip and thigh
- S79.9 Unspecified injury of hip and thigh
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S79.82 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S79.82 ICD 10 code
Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).
These injuries can affect the entire leg, or just the foot, ankle, knee, or hip. Certain diseases also lead to leg problems. For example, knee osteoarthritis, common in older people, can cause pain and limited motion. Problems in your veins in your legs can lead to varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.
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