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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hip contusion

S70.0

Contusion of hip

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › hip”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hip contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for hip contusion is S70.0 (Contusion of hip).

Within S70 (superficial injury of hip and thigh), S70.0 is specifically for contusion of hip. Related codes cover contusion of thigh (S70.1), other superficial injuries of hip (S70.2), other superficial injuries of thigh (S70.3) and unspecified superficial injury of hip and thigh (S70.9).

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 contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hip contusion?

S70.0 — Contusion of hip (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S70.0 billable?

No. S70.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.