Stress fracture, hip, unspecified, sequela

This code signifies a stress fracture of an unspecified part of the hip joint, where the fracture itself is no longer acute but has resulted in a long-term complication or late effect. It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual issues directly attributable to a previously healed or resolved stress fracture in the hip region.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a patient is presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, nonunion) directly related to a past stress fracture of the hip. This code is appropriate when the original stress fracture has healed, but its lasting impact is being addressed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela; do not use for active or acute stress fractures.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation specifies "hip" and not a more precise anatomical location if known, as this code is for an unspecified hip site.