S70.222Header code — not billable
Blister (nonthermal), left hip
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S70
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S70
S70Superficial injury of hip and thighS70.0Contusion of hipS70.00Contusion of unspecified hipS70.00XAContusion of unspecified hip, initial encounterYesS70.00XDContusion of unspecified hip, subsequent encounterYesS70.00XSContusion of unspecified hip, sequelaYesS70.01Contusion of right hipS70.01XAContusion of right hip, initial encounterYesS70.01XDContusion of right hip, subsequent encounterYesS70.01XSContusion of right hip, sequelaYesS70.02Contusion of left hipS70.02XAContusion of left hip, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S70.222?
S70.222 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Blister (nonthermal), left hip.
Is S70.222 a billable code?
No. S70.222 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S70.222 in?
S70.222 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S70.222 become effective?
S70.222 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S70.222?
S70.222 belongs to category S70, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.