Congenital dislocation of left hip, unilateral

This code describes a birth defect where the left hip joint is abnormally formed and displaced from its normal position in the acetabulum. This condition is present at birth and affects only one hip. It can range from mild instability to complete dislocation.

Use this code when documentation specifies a congenital dislocation affecting only the left hip. This diagnosis is typically made in infancy through physical examination (e.g., Ortolani or Barlow maneuvers) and confirmed with imaging studies such as ultrasound or X-ray.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "congenital" and specifies the "left" hip.
• Distinguish from acquired dislocations or subluxations, which have different codes.
• Do not use for bilateral involvement; a separate code exists for that scenario.