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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for thigh crush

S77.1

Crushing injury of thigh

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding thigh crush

The ICD-10-CM code for thigh crush is S77.1 (Crushing injury of thigh). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S77.1.

Within S77 (crushing injury of hip and thigh), S77.1 is specifically for crushing injury of thigh. Related codes cover hip (S77.0) and hip with thigh (S77.2).

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.

Use an additional code(s) for all associated injuries.

More specific thigh crush codes (official index)

  • with hip S77.2 — Crushing injury of hip with thigh

Common questions about thigh crush ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for thigh crush?

S77.1 — Crushing injury of thigh (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S77.2.

Is S77.1 billable?

No. S77.1 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.