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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for thigh abrasion

S70.31

Abrasion of thigh

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding thigh abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for thigh abrasion is S70.31 (Abrasion of thigh).

Within S70.3 (other superficial injuries of thigh), S70.31 is specifically for abrasion of thigh. Related codes cover Blister (nonthermal) of thigh (S70.32), external constriction of thigh (S70.34), superficial foreign body of thigh (S70.35), insect bite (nonvenomous) of thigh (S70.36) and other superficial bite of thigh (S70.37).

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 thigh abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for thigh abrasion?

S70.31 — Abrasion of thigh (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S70.31 billable?

No. S70.31 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.