S70.311D Abrasion, right thigh, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM S70.311D: Abrasion, right thigh, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM code S70.311D identifies an abrasion of the right thigh during a subsequent encounter. The terminology record classifies this concept under the semantic type of injury or poisoning. It is a billable, active code with a parent concept of S70.311, and it appears in official Medicare billing and coding articles. 1 2 3

Plain-language overview

ICD-10-CM code S70.311D is an active terminology concept representing an abrasion of the right thigh for a subsequent encounter, classified under the semantic type of injury or poisoning. 1

What this code represents

The code S70.311D represents a diagnosis of an abrasion located on the right thigh, specifically designated for use during a subsequent encounter for this injury. 1

Coding details

In the ICD-10-CM hierarchy, S70.311D is a billable code that falls under the parent concept S70.311, which denotes a general abrasion of the right thigh. 1 3

An official Medicare billing article lists S70.311D as Abrasion, right thigh, subsequent encounter, and also lists S70.311S as Abrasion, right thigh, sequela. 2

An official Medicare billing article lists S70.311D for an abrasion of the right thigh, and separately lists S70.312A as an abrasion of the left thigh, initial encounter. 2

Documentation considerations

The official terminology record for S70.311D provides the preferred name of Abrasion, right thigh, subsequent encounter, along with its active record status and published abbreviation. 1

Coverage and utilization context

The code S70.311D appears in an official Medicare billing and coding article concerning debridement services, indicating its inclusion within administrative billing contexts. 2

What the sources add

The National Cancer Institute terminology record establishes the official active status and semantic classification, while the Medicare article provides operational context by listing the code alongside related injury codes. 1 2

A third-party billing agency source confirms that S70.311D is a billable code within chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM coding system, specifically under the S70-S79 category block. 3

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM S70.311D terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. Article - Billing and Coding: Debridement Services (A56459) — cms.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. Codigo. The #1 Billing Agency for Medical Practices — codigo.care; accessed 2026-07-27.