Congenital dislocation of unspecified hip, unilateral

This code signifies a birth defect where the ball of the femur is displaced from the acetabulum in one hip, without specifying which hip is affected. It represents a congenital structural abnormality of the hip joint present at birth.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a congenital dislocation of a single hip, but the laterality (left or right) is not specified. This is appropriate for initial assessments or when the specific side has not yet been definitively identified in the medical record.

• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right hip) is documented; instead, select the more specific code.
• Do not confuse with acquired hip dislocations, which are coded differently.
• Query the provider for clarification on laterality if possible to allow for more specific coding.