S78: Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh

S78.9: Traumatic amputation of hip and thigh, level unspecified

Part of the body may be severed as a result of an accident, for example. It is also possible that only part of your leg has been completely or partially severed. There may be heavy bleeding. You usually have pain in the relevant area.

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