Skip to content
Dx

ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hip abrasion

S70.21

Abrasion of hip

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abrasion › hip”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hip abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for hip abrasion is S70.21 (Abrasion of hip).

Within S70.2 (other superficial injuries of hip), S70.21 is specifically for abrasion of hip. Related codes cover Blister (nonthermal) of hip (S70.22), external constriction of hip (S70.24), superficial foreign body of hip (S70.25), insect bite (nonvenomous) of hip (S70.26) and other superficial bite of hip (S70.27).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about hip abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hip abrasion?

S70.21 — Abrasion of hip (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S70.21 billable?

No. S70.21 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.