S71.159Header code — not billable
Open bite, unspecified thigh
- 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 S71.159?
S71.159 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Open bite, unspecified thigh.
Is S71.159 a billable code?
No. S71.159 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 S71.159 in?
S71.159 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S71.159 become effective?
S71.159 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S71.159?
S71.159 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.