S71.122ABillable
Laceration with foreign body, left thigh, initial encounter
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S71
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S71
S71Open wound of hip and thighS71.0Open wound of hipS71.00Unspecified open wound of hipS71.001Unspecified open wound, right hipS71.001AUnspecified open wound, right hip, initial encounterYesS71.001DUnspecified open wound, right hip, subsequent encounterYesS71.001SUnspecified open wound, right hip, sequelaYesS71.002Unspecified open wound, left hipS71.002AUnspecified open wound, left hip, initial encounterYesS71.002DUnspecified open wound, left hip, subsequent encounterYesS71.002SUnspecified open wound, left hip, sequelaYesS71.009Unspecified open wound, unspecified hip
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S71.122A?
S71.122A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Laceration with foreign body, left thigh, initial encounter.
Is S71.122A a billable code?
Yes. S71.122A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S71.122A in?
S71.122A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S71.122A become effective?
S71.122A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S71.122A?
S71.122A belongs to category S71, 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.