Disorder of ligament, unspecified hip

This code signifies an unspecific derangement or pathology affecting the fibrous connective tissues that stabilize the hip joint. It indicates a problem with a hip ligament without further detail regarding the specific ligament involved or the nature of the disorder (e.g., sprain, tear, laxity).

Utilize this code when documentation clearly indicates a hip ligament disorder but lacks specificity regarding the affected ligament (e.g., "hip ligament pain," "ligamentous injury of the hip"). This code is appropriate when the physician's assessment points to a ligamentous issue without identifying a specific ligament or the exact type of injury.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies a particular hip ligament (e.g., iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral); instead, look for more specific codes within the M24.25- subcategory.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "unspecified" or provides insufficient detail to code to a more specific ligament.
• Consider if an external cause code is also warranted if the ligament disorder is due to trauma.