ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for thigh bite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › thigh”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding thigh bite
The ICD-10-CM code for thigh bite is S71.15 (Open bite of thigh). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S71.15.
Within S71.1 (open wound of thigh), S71.15 is specifically for open bite of thigh. Related codes cover unspecified open wound of thigh (S71.10), laceration without foreign body of thigh (S71.11), laceration with foreign body of thigh (S71.12), puncture wound without foreign body of thigh (S71.13) and puncture wound with foreign body of thigh (S71.14).
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.
Don't report S71.15 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: superficial bite of thigh (S70.37-).
More specific thigh bite codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S71.15)
- superficial bite of thigh (S70.37-)
Common questions about thigh bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for thigh bite?
- S71.15 — Open bite of thigh (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S70.37, S70.36.
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial nec thigh bite?
- S70.37 — Other superficial bite of thigh (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S71.15 billable?
- No. S71.15 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.